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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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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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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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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Roth announces extension for Tribal broadband program
News The extension gives eligible applicants more time to build strong proposals, coordinate...
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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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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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Educate or lose them: Stopping the rural ISP subscriber bleed
Podcasts Rural ISPs need to make sure their customers understand the value they’re getting...
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NEK Broadband opens free digital “HUB” in Groton, Vermont
Economic Development Digital Skills The new Groton Connectivity HUB offers Groton, Vermont...
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Vermont launches fund to tackle high fiber broadband hookup costs
News Digital Access With the funding opportunity set to expire in a few months, the Vermont...
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New digital hub in New Orleans to boost veteran tech careers
Communities A dual-purpose facility in New Orleans is set to bridge the digital divide and create...
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Several ISPs, including Astound, reject Oregon BEAD contracts
News Oregon’s rural internet expansion plans through the BEAD program have hit a roadblock this...
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FCC gears up for jam-packed June 25 open meeting agenda
News Safeguarding cable landing stations, E-Rate, and red tape around broadband deployments are on...
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School connectivity advocates push back against E-Rate scrutiny
News The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition is urging the FCC to revise language...
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Application window opens for $790M in Tribal broadband grants
News Application windows for two NOFO’s opened June 17 as the NTIA takes steps to make $790...
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California approves $18.2 million for broadband and digital equity
News Broadband infrastructure funding approved by the California Public Utilities Commission will...
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