Appalachian Regional Commission
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband Bill
The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.
Rural
Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.
Rural
WISPA: Charter Not Renewing Wholesale Contracts
The group said some rural providers would have few other options for middle mile service.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Broadband Office Celebrates First Completed Broadband Expansion Projects
State office brings first of many Rescue Plan Act-funded broadband projects online.
Rural
Sertex to Expand Fiber Across Southeastern Vermont
The project will serve five Vermont towns with fiber-to-the-home by mid-2026.
grants
Charter Expands Broadband Access in Rural North Carolina
Spectrum services will be available to 20,110 rural homes and businesses in North Carolina.
Rural
RDOF Default Leaves Some Rural Areas Without BEAD Path
South Central Connect walks away from 13 census block groups.
Broadband Mapping and Data
NTCA Members Deliver Fiber to Rural Schools, Libraries, and Hospitals
Survey of NTCA members finds nearly nine in 10 schools, libraries, and hospitals are served by fiber.
FCC
Why the RAIL Act Matters for America’s Digital Future
The RAIL Act aims to stop railroad companies from blocking broadband expansion with excessive fees and permit delays.
Rural
WISPs Dispute Speed Test Report
An Ookla speed test analysis found speeds were increasing at larger WISPs, but were mostly below federal benchmarks.
Rural
FCC Chair Offers Few Specifics on Universal Service Reforms
NTCA’s Bloomfield worries Carr’s push for USF ‘efficiency’ could hurt rural providers
Rural
Senate Clears Agriculture Bill With $109 Million for Rural Broadband
USDA's ReConnect would see about $50 million for 2026, more than the Senate had previously put forward.
Rural
USDA Nominee Glen Smith Vows Review of Rural Broadband Programs
During his nomination hearing, lawmakers pressed on coordinating USDA’s broadband programs and reviewing stalled energy projects.
SpaceX
Starlink Fallout Delays Ontario’s Universal Internet Target
Ontario delayed its broadband goal to 2028 amid U.S. trade tensions and construction setbacks.
Subsea Cables
Quintillion Completes Arctic Cable Burial, Restores Connectivity After 9 Months
Alaska ISP says all services have been fully restored to affected communities.
Rural
RiverStreet’s $20M Fiber Build in Bedford County, Va., Delayed Until 2026
Delays from a railroad-crossing permit and added projects have pushed the timeline back to June 2026.
Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
