At least 28 states now offer some form of subsidy for broadband deployers serving rural or disadvantaged areas. But high costs of validating business plans often make the funds hard to get.

The agency looks to deliver on rural broadband promises.

There’s evidence, but no promise, that a usable National Broadband Map is on the way. It will be awhile. We’re watching – and using artificial intelligence (AI) software to check.

As Congress and the FCC look for solutions to fix the problem of broadband mapping, they should consider a variety of factors, including speeds, prices, availability and reliability of service and competition.

Hobbled by lack of technical insight on telecom trade, government policy remains muddled – and dangerous for network deployers.

Insufficient government maps, plant records and marketing are a few of the challenges to accessing accurate data.

Worried about political opposition to buying from Huawei? Here’s a short guide and a possible solution.