2025-04-18
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Headline: U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, introduced the Bridging the Broadband Gap ActArticle: This bill will allow states to use funds from
Federal Programs News
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2025-04-16
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In its latest report, the U.S. Copyright Office reaffirms that copyright protection is reserved for works exhibiting human creativity, providing guidance on the status of AI-generated content under current law.
2025-04-16
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Headline: The name of the game is broadband internet.Article: Enter Congress, which created a program through the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure
2025-04-16
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Headline: Texas’ satellite pilot program signals a broader shift in government to support alternatives to traditional broadband.Article: Texas’ statewide broadband
2025-04-16
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Headline: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has accused regulators in Europe of harboring anti-American biases against U.S. tech firms.Article: It’s choosing
2025-04-15
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As the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program progresses, at least 38 states have initiated or completed the application process, with some already selecting awardees. The approaches vary, with states employing different strategies for prequalification and Letters of Intent (LOIs) to streamline broadband expansion efforts.
2025-04-15
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As the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program advances, states are actively collaborating with federal agencies to synchronize their broadband grant programs. This alignment aims to maximize the impact of investments, prevent duplication, and ensure efficient deployment of high-speed internet across underserved communities.
2025-04-15
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As the Biden administration’s Digital Equity Act unfolds, significant strides have been made in funding initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide. However, recent administrative transitions have introduced uncertainties, impacting the disbursement of funds and the implementation of approved projects.
2025-04-15
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With broadband access now essential for education, commerce, healthcare, and national security, many U.S. states are reconsidering how broadband is categorized. Kansas has recently joined a small but growing list of states that now classify telecommunications technology as critical infrastructure. This move could have sweeping implications for funding, emergency response, and cybersecurity readiness.
2025-04-15
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Headline: The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.Article:
