DFN wins $31.6 million Oregon BEAD contract for rural fiber
BEAD The money will fund fiber builds reaching rural grant areas including Bandon, Reedsport,...
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Category: LAW & POLICY
All 56 BEAD plans have been approved. What’s next?
BEAD Illinois was the last state to have their plan approved by the NTIA By Brad...
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What to expect at Broadband Communities Summit 2026
Summit ’26 Broadband Communities Summit will dive deep into policy updates, advocacy, and...
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Public comment window opens for FCC’s proposed E-Rate reforms
News The clock is officially ticking on a 60-day public comment window regarding an FCC proposal...
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Experts to address network longevity risks in Houston next week
Summit ’26 Experts will focus on risk management and network longevity within the BEAD...
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FCC reports a narrowing of the digital divide in the US
News Nearly 97% of Americans have access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband, according to...
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Total Telecom unites 2 events for powerhouse 2027 co-location
Press Release TOTAL TELECOM UNITES CONNECTED AMERICA AND BROADBAND COMMUNITIES SUMMIT IN...
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Texas Broadband Development Office halts BEAD disbursements
News A temporary hold has been placed on all disbursements of BEAD dollars by the Texas Broadband...
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The Universal Service Fund’s necessity in today’s America
Viewpoints Making sure every citizen has access to the information economy is a fundamental...
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FCC plan could connect everyday gadgets to space satellites
Technology The FCC is proposing new rules allowing Wi-Fi and unlicensed IoT devices to communicate...
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ConnectLA rolls out new resources for local officials in Louisiana
News Both toolkits were designed to support the rollout of $1.36 billion in federal broadband...
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Roth announces extension for Tribal broadband program
News The extension gives eligible applicants more time to build strong proposals, coordinate...
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Summit ’26 to tackle challenges faced by MDU owners, operators
Summit 2026 Here’s why eyes will be on the Multifamily Town Hall during Broadband...
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FCC tightens rules on foreign tech components
Policy The new FCC rule blocks authorization for any new devices containing “smart”...
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Feds restore Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program
News President Donald J. Trump lacked the authority to unilaterally cancel the Digital Equity...
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Louisiana touts completion of Volt Broadband’s expansion project
Partnerships The initiative has now connected nearly 7,000 homes and businesses across the region...
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Oklahoma launches effort to expand digital access at rural libraries
Digital Access The program will see up to 175 secure community access portals deployed to...
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FCC may open some unlicensed spectrum for satellite D2D
News In addition to expanding coverage in areas lacking ground infrastructure, the proposal would...
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Illinois and California both remain in a state of BEAD limbo
News Illinois and California continue to remain the only two states not to receive approval from...
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Navajo Nation approves $244.6 million broadband investment
Tribal Communities The approved capital will fund immediate and long-term network deployments...
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