Placerville, California, to Build City-Owned Open Access Fiber Network
Headline: Placerville ‘strikes gold’ with $20 million broadband project.Article: Placerville, California will soon be a place with a municipally owned open-access fiber network as the city of 10,000 looks to […]
Study: 76% Of U.S. Residents Want Government To Do Something About Soaring Broadband Prices
Headline: U.S. Residents Want Government To Do Something About Broadband PricesArticle: A new U.S. News And World Report survey of 2,500 Americans across the five most populous U.S. states (PA, TX, NY, […]
South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District receives $820k
Headlines: South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District receives $820k funding to improve broadband within the Black BeltArticle: The South-Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) recently received funding of $820,000 from […]
USDA Invests in Rural Connectivity – $8.6 Million for Broadband in Barron, Burnett, and Washburn Counties
In a significant push to bridge the digital divide, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $8.6 million investment to expand high-speed internet access in rural Wisconsin.
Georgia Releases Proposed BEAD Application Questions
The state of Georgia has taken a significant step in its mission to expand broadband access across rural and underserved communities by releasing a proposed list of application questions for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Puerto Rico Broadband Program Launches “BEAD Challenge”
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program (PRBP) has officially announced the commencement of the “BEAD Challenge,” an ambitious initiative to identify and address underserved areas throughout Puerto Rico that lack access to high-speed internet.
Coalition Commends NTIA’s Guidance on Alternative Broadband Technology
A coalition of public interest stakeholders has submitted a formal response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) recent guidance on alternative broadband technologies under the BEAD program. The response commends NTIA’s initiative while offering strategic considerations for implementation, particularly regarding LEO satellite and fixed wireless technologies.
Broadband Boom: West Virginia’s Connectivity Push Fuels Job Growth
West Virginia’s ambitious broadband expansion efforts are not only bringing high-speed internet to its underserved communities but also generating a surge in job opportunities that experts believe could revitalize the state’s economy.
Michigan’s Rural Communities See Surge in Digital Connectivity Efforts
Across Michigan’s rural landscape, a wave of initiatives is aiming to close the digital divide and bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities. Fueled by a combination of government funding, private investment, and innovative technologies, these efforts are transforming the lives of residents and businesses in areas that have long struggled with limited connectivity.
Boothbay Residents Vote to Use Remaining American Rescue Plan Funds for Home Broadband Expansion
The Boothbay Board of Selectmen has approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand broadband internet access throughout the community, marking a significant step toward universal connectivity in the coastal town.
