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US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump is forcing states to funnel grant money to Starlink, Senate Democrats say

Critics of the BEAD program's overhaul warn of potential delays in broadband deployment due to regulatory changes.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump is forcing states to funnel grant money to Starlink, Senate Democrats say

Critics of the BEAD program's overhaul warn of potential delays in broadband deployment due to regulatory changes.
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#broadband-access
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC Undercounts People Without Broadband: Report

26 million Americans lack access to adequate broadband speeds, significantly more than FCC estimates.
A substantial mapping error could lead to misallocation of broadband funding.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC Undercounts People Without Broadband: Report

26 million Americans lack access to adequate broadband speeds, significantly more than FCC estimates.
A substantial mapping error could lead to misallocation of broadband funding.
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#economic-growth
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#starlink
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Biden's commitment to expanding affordable high-speed internet faces challenges from potential funding diversions to less effective solutions.
The future of high-speed internet access for underserved communities hinges on the resolution of ongoing political conflicts over infrastructure funding.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Biden's commitment to expanding affordable high-speed internet faces challenges from potential funding diversions to less effective solutions.
The future of high-speed internet access for underserved communities hinges on the resolution of ongoing political conflicts over infrastructure funding.
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fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Fourth Leg of the Relay Race: Meet the South Carolina State Broadband Director

Under Jim Stritzinger's leadership, South Carolina has significantly advanced its broadband access through federal and state funding, likening the journey to an Olympic relay race.
Online Community Development
London startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Ofcom proposes using direct-to-device satellite technology to improve mobile coverage in the UK's remote areas.
The initiative could enhance emergency services and provide backup during outages.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Taara, an optical internet company, is spinning off from Alphabet's X, aiming to connect rural regions using laser technology.
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fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

T-Mobile Ahead of AT&T and Verizon in 5G Use Where Available: Report

T-Mobile leads 5G usage in rural Florida, with substantial adoption amid efforts for nationwide coverage improvements.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding

The USDA ReConnect program is a central part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda to rebuild the U.S. economy, funding high-speed internet in rural areas.
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