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Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Vermont, Ohio Networks Prove Municipal Broadband Pays for Itself
A grassroots effort to bring broadband to rural Vermont now boasts more than $1 billion a year in revenue.
Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws
Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.
Vermont Approves $3.1 Billion Sale of Consolidated Communications
The sale would see Searchlight Capital Partners and a partner take ownership of Consolidated Communications.
Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD
Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.
Vermont to Receive $5.3 Million in Digital Equity Funds
Funds will go toward closing the digital divide in the state.
N.D. Broadband Leader Sees ‘Business As Usual’ for BEAD Under Trump
State broadband official expects only incremental changes under the new administration.
Vermont Seeking Feedback on BEAD Draft Plan
The state has requested responses by Oct. 8
Exclusive Series: Big Money Moves Forward with Open Access
What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.
North Carolina to Inject New Money into Broadband Deployment Program
The state aims to increase broadband access in 37 counties
Vermont Moves Forward with $2.5M Fiber Drop Initiative
VCBB removed a reference to 'aerial' fiber from the program’s bylaws.
Vermont to Vote on $2.5 Million for Fiber Drop Program
The initiative would deliver last-mile connections for low-income households.
Montana, Oklahoma, and Vermont BEAD Initial Proposals Approved
Three states will receive a combined $1.6 billion in BEAD money.
Vermont Urges Digital Equity Competitive Grant Participation
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
Vermont Awards $20.2M ARPA Funds To Northwest Fiberworx
The money will bring fiber to 22 towns and 3,800 addresses in Vermont.
Vermont CUD Maple Broadband Moving Quickly To Expand Access
Vermont Community Broadband Board says it has completed the first phase of its network.
Providers Subsidize Internet Plans After ACP
Objective is to support high-speed internet packages priced at $30 per month.
FCC’s Gomez Says ACP’s Demise ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’
'The end of the ACP will undo the significant progress we have made toward closing the divide.'
FCC Hits Pause On Bank Ratings Firm After Hearing Concerns, Complaints
For one year, FCC won't use Weiss ratings for banks' letters of credit of RDOF, CAF II winners.
Some Wireless Services Deemed ‘Underserved’ in 4 States, Expanding BEAD Locations
States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.
BEAD Roundup: Michigan and Missouri Begin Accepting Challenges
Vermont, Georgia, and Indiana are set to wrap up their challenge phase and process ISP rebuttals.
Vermont to Start BEAD Challenge Process
Four other states are accepting challenges and three more are planning to begin the process soon.
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
State Broadband Heads Address BEAD Implementation Focuses
Broadband leaders touched on letter of credit requirements, subgrant timelines, and speed test data.
Vermont’s Unique Communications Union Districts Support BEAD Outlays
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 – Communications Union Districts, organizations of two or more towns that join as a municipal entity to build broadband networks, cover over 90 percent of Vermont, said Christine Hallquist, executive director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board at an Ask Me Anything event Friday.
These unique organizations
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NARUC Names new Chair of Committee on Telecommunications
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has named a new Chairman of the Committee on Telecommunications. John Burke from the Vermont Public Service Board will replace Ray Baum of Oregon. Baum has taken up a position on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Comm
Vermont Debuts Trial of Rural Broadband System
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2010 – This Monday, the architects of Vermont’s experimental rural fiber network, the East Central Vermont Community Fiber Network, announced that financing for the project was “well under way.”
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Massachusetts Broadband Institute and State Transportation Office to Build Fiber Across State
July 30, 2009 – Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Tuesday a partnership between the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Executive Office of Transportation to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities in western parts of the state.
States Likely to Have Extensive, Expanding Role in Communications Landscape
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2009 – The role of states in the communications landscape were discussed in a Wednesday panel of state public utility commissioners at the Cable Show here.
