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Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

Massachusetts Announces Launchpad Program With $9M for Digital Equity

Massachusetts Broadband Institute offers $9.44 million for digital access improvement through the Launchpad Program.
Focus areas include Wi-Fi access, device distribution, and digital literacy training.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

Massachusetts Announces Launchpad Program With $9M for Digital Equity

Massachusetts Broadband Institute offers $9.44 million for digital access improvement through the Launchpad Program.
Focus areas include Wi-Fi access, device distribution, and digital literacy training.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

New Mexico Touts Largest Increase in Broadband Access

New Mexico experienced the highest growth in high-speed broadband access in the U.S., with a 20.52% increase recently.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

123NET Completes Southfield-to-Lansing Michigan Fiber Route

New 90-mile underground fiber route connects Southfield to Lansing, enhancing speed and connectivity across southeast and mid-Michigan.
#bead-program
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

PCs for People Introduces CONNECT FWA/Wired Service

The FWA element of CONNECT uses 5G and 4G LTE networking. The 5G service delivers download speeds as fast as 280 Mbps and uploads as fast as 80 Mbps.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

$1.5M Grant to Provide Broadband to 484 Students in Silver City, New Mexico

"This project will change lives for nearly 500 Grant County students who lack access to the internet at home," OBAE Director Jeff Lopez said in a press release.
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#high-speed-internet
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Wi-Fi in the US Could Get Worse Under Trump's New Law

The Federal Communications Commission can hold spectrum auctions potentially affecting Wi-Fi spectrum allocation.
#digital-divide
US politics
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How the Senate's ban on state AI regulation imperils internet access

The Trump administration's tax bill includes a contentious provision that would prevent states from enforcing their AI regulations for 10 years.
#fiber-internet
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Greenlight Networks Investing $100M in Baltimore Fiber

Greenlight Networks is investing $100 million to provide fiber internet to Baltimore, aiming to serve local neighborhoods with high-speed access.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Brightspeed Confirms North Carolina Grants

Governor Josh Stein announces $58 million to improve broadband access for over 10,000 households and businesses in North Carolina.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"Two years of work in two months": States cope with Trump broadband overhaul

Changes to the $42 billion broadband fund disrupt state plans to expand access.
States must adapt to new rules imposed by the Trump administration regarding federal broadband funding.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Red Tape Isn't the Only Reason America Can't Build

The current political debate misunderstands the nature of the broadband issue at almost every level, as procedural simplicity alone cannot rectify the problem.
Online Community Development
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Orange, Eutelsat expand LEO satellite partnership | Computer Weekly

Orange has partnered with Eutelsat to enhance LEO satellite communications, aiming to improve broadband access in underserved communities.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC Undercounts People Without Broadband: Report

Discrepancies are not wholly uniform: they concentrate in rural Plains, Mountain West, and fast‑growing Sunbelt states, where reliance on self‑reported provider filings and long‑range fixed‑wireless deployments skews official maps.
Digital life
European startups
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for Starlink

The BEAD program aims to provide fiber-based internet access to all US households, especially in rural areas, but faces administrative hurdles and potential changes.
Current delays under the BEAD program stem from calls for slower implementation due to state concerns, not from lack of readiness.
Boston real estate
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Massachusetts Broadband Institute Awards $22M in Grants

Massachusetts grants over $22 million to expand internet access for affordable housing in 54 communities, supporting essential digital connectivity for low-income families.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

ILWW to Senator Dick Durbin: BEAD Changes Should be Optional

Changes to the BEAD Program may delay Illinois riverfront projects, impacting broadband access essential for local farmers and rural communities.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Texas Releases Notice of Funding Availability for BEAD and TMAP

Texas releases NOFA for BEAD and TMAP programs to improve broadband access for underserved areas, emphasizing project inclusivity and compliance.
#education
#california
California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
California
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month

California's proposed law mandates $15 monthly internet plans for low-income residents with specific speed requirements.
California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
California
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month

California's proposed law mandates $15 monthly internet plans for low-income residents with specific speed requirements.
NYC startup
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Approves $40M in Broadband Grants

NJBPU approved $40 million in grants to expand broadband access to over 9,000 locations in New Jersey.
Remote teams
fromAol
3 months ago

These Are the Top 5 States for Remote Work: How Much Does It Cost To Live There?

Delaware and Utah lead the U.S. states for remote work, showing strong potential and favorable living conditions.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

NTIA Extends BEAD Final Proposal Deadlines 90 Days

The NTIA has extended Final Proposal deadlines for the BEAD Program to improve efficiency and implement changes.
The FCC is considering significant shifts in the BEAD program to enhance broadband access.
Eligible Entities will now have more time to adapt to forthcoming programmatic improvements.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

NextLight: ACP Replacement Service Up 14% in First Year

For families across Longmont, having a high-speed internet connection isn't optional - it's vital. We want our NextLight community to know that when times get challenging, we can help them stay connected so that they can continue to work, study and thrive.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Michigan BEAD Round 1 Update: 392 Applications Covering 193,000 Addresses

Michigan's BEAD Program received 392 applications, covering over 193,000 addresses and has $1.559 billion in funding available.
55,000 eligible locations in Michigan remain without broadband applications to date.
BEAD scoring criteria updated to a minimum passing score of 25% for broader approval.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

New York Opens BEAD Request for Applications (RFA) Period

The ConnectALL Deployment Program seeks proposals for approximately $644 million in funding to enhance broadband access through innovative technology solutions.
NYC startup
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

LiveOak Fiber Celebrates 25,000 Subscriber Milestone

We built LiveOak Fiber to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve, and hitting 25,000 subscribers shows the real impact of that mission.
Startup companies
fromTechzine Global
3 months ago

Amazon to launch first Kuiper satellites next week

Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims to launch its first 27 low-Earth orbit satellites to provide global broadband access, rivaling other major satellite internet services.
European startups
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Delaware the Speed King as Internet Speed Reaches 214 Mbps Nationwide: Report

The national average internet speed increased to 214 Mbps, but disparities in speed remain between urban and rural areas.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Pew Study Details Pole Attachment Challenges and Recommendations

Approvals for pole attachment permits can take months or even years, significantly affecting schedules mandated by federal grants.
Online Community Development
European startups
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The Trump administration's overhaul of the BEAD program appears to favor Elon Musk's Starlink, moving away from the previous fiber-optic broadband focus.
European startups
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk's Starlink

Trump administration revamps a $42 billion federal internet grant program to ease rules benefiting satellite services like Starlink.
New tech-neutral approach will help expand high-speed internet access nationwide.
#rural-development
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Venture

MCNC and Fybe Partner to Launch eNCore to Bring Broadband to Rural North Carolina

eNCore aims to enhance broadband access in rural North Carolina communities.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

eX Technology Will Bring NTIA-Funded Fiber Network to Pima County, Arizona

Pima County is investing in a $43.2 million fiber optic network to improve internet access and support digital inclusion.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

FCC chair nixes plan to boost broadband competition in apartment buildings

The new FCC chair's withdrawal of a proposal on bulk billing is praised by housing industry lobby groups for its consumer benefits.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill

The New York order emphasized the need for consumer benefit programs assisting low-income households, given the recent expiration of the FCC discount program that affected 1.7 million households.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago

UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity | Computer Weekly

The UK government is initiating a £3.5m funding scheme driven by the UK Space Agency to explore satellite connectivity for remote areas lacking broadband access.
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