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fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Kinetic by Windstream Confirms North Carolina Awards

Kinetic will connect over 1,300 homes and businesses in North Carolina to high-speed internet, crucial for remote work and education.
fromTelecompetitor
1 hour ago
Startup companies

North Carolina Broadband Funding: Brightspeed, Charter, Others Share $63M

Brightspeed won the most broadband grants in North Carolina's latest funding round, covering 10 counties.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Kinetic by Windstream Confirms North Carolina Awards

Kinetic will connect over 1,300 homes and businesses in North Carolina to high-speed internet, crucial for remote work and education.
fromTelecompetitor
1 hour ago
Startup companies

North Carolina Broadband Funding: Brightspeed, Charter, Others Share $63M

Brightspeed won the most broadband grants in North Carolina's latest funding round, covering 10 counties.
more#high-speed-internet
#broadband
Business intelligence
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024: Innovative Leader of the Year

Shane Eleniak transformed Calix from a network hardware provider to a cloud-based managed services company, enhancing broadband access, particularly in rural areas.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago
Startup companies

Texas Awards Lyte Fiber $43.3M More in BOOT Round II

Texas has awarded Lyte Fiber $57.8 million to expand broadband access to over 6,700 underserved locations.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Tech industry

Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire | Computer Weekly

Government's Project Gigabit enhances rural broadband access to close the urban-rural digital divide, boosting the economy and supporting growth in tech industries.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NTIA Approves First BEAD Final Proposal, Louisiana Gets Bragging Rights Again

Louisiana is the first state to have its BEAD final proposal approved, allowing significant funding for rural broadband expansion.
fromITPro
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK rural businesses set for broadband improvements

New government funding will enhance broadband speeds and coverage in remote UK areas through Project Gigabit.
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago
Design

Wessex Internet furthers reach through Project Gigabit | Computer Weekly

Rural New Forest towns benefit from £14m investment to enhance broadband access through Project Gigabit.
Wessex Internet connects 10,500 properties to high-speed internet, stimulating local economies.
Business intelligence
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024: Innovative Leader of the Year

Shane Eleniak transformed Calix from a network hardware provider to a cloud-based managed services company, enhancing broadband access, particularly in rural areas.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago
Startup companies

Texas Awards Lyte Fiber $43.3M More in BOOT Round II

Texas has awarded Lyte Fiber $57.8 million to expand broadband access to over 6,700 underserved locations.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Tech industry

Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire | Computer Weekly

Government's Project Gigabit enhances rural broadband access to close the urban-rural digital divide, boosting the economy and supporting growth in tech industries.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NTIA Approves First BEAD Final Proposal, Louisiana Gets Bragging Rights Again

Louisiana is the first state to have its BEAD final proposal approved, allowing significant funding for rural broadband expansion.
fromITPro
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK rural businesses set for broadband improvements

New government funding will enhance broadband speeds and coverage in remote UK areas through Project Gigabit.
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago
Design

Wessex Internet furthers reach through Project Gigabit | Computer Weekly

Rural New Forest towns benefit from £14m investment to enhance broadband access through Project Gigabit.
Wessex Internet connects 10,500 properties to high-speed internet, stimulating local economies.
more#broadband
#broadband-access
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago
SF politics

More Legislators Request Status Quo for BEAD

Bipartisan legislators urge swift approval of BEAD and DE programs to enhance broadband access.
fromTelecompetitor
2 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.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Senate Passes ACCESS Rural America Act, Intended to Ease Rural Providers' Burdens

The ACCESS Rural America Act aims to enhance broadband access in rural regions by easing regulatory burdens on smaller telecom providers.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two More States Accept BEAD Broadband Funding Applications, Another One Ready

Michigan and Maine have launched BEAD funding applications to improve rural broadband access.
Colorado will also accept BEAD funding applications starting January 27.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Indiana Connectivity Program Bringing Broadband to 93 Addresses

Ninety-three addresses in Indiana will gain broadband access with a total investment of $655,447 from the Indiana Connectivity Program.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago
SF politics

More Legislators Request Status Quo for BEAD

Bipartisan legislators urge swift approval of BEAD and DE programs to enhance broadband access.
fromTelecompetitor
2 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.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Senate Passes ACCESS Rural America Act, Intended to Ease Rural Providers' Burdens

The ACCESS Rural America Act aims to enhance broadband access in rural regions by easing regulatory burdens on smaller telecom providers.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two More States Accept BEAD Broadband Funding Applications, Another One Ready

Michigan and Maine have launched BEAD funding applications to improve rural broadband access.
Colorado will also accept BEAD funding applications starting January 27.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Indiana Connectivity Program Bringing Broadband to 93 Addresses

Ninety-three addresses in Indiana will gain broadband access with a total investment of $655,447 from the Indiana Connectivity Program.
more#broadband-access
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

"eArthshala" Campus / Thumbimpressions

The architectural design thoughtfully integrates training facilities with the natural landscape, fostering diverse interactions and experiences.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Daguan Integrated Service Center for Rural Tourism / CADG

The project integrates tourism with nature preservation and local community benefits.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rural House in Soutelos, Ruivaes / Figuereido+Pena Arquitectos + Nuno Flores Arquitetura

The project revitalizes rural buildings for tourism, incorporating modern and historical design elements.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

lionel ballmer architectes' charred wood house echoes traditional barns of rural switzerland

The Wandering House in Switzerland melds traditional barn aesthetics with contemporary design, prioritizing sustainability and harmony with the landscape.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Talaricheruvu Rural School / CollectiveProject

The proposal transforms an underutilized school into a vibrant educational facility focused on holistic learning and environmental adaptability.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

"eArthshala" Campus / Thumbimpressions

The architectural design thoughtfully integrates training facilities with the natural landscape, fostering diverse interactions and experiences.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Daguan Integrated Service Center for Rural Tourism / CADG

The project integrates tourism with nature preservation and local community benefits.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rural House in Soutelos, Ruivaes / Figuereido+Pena Arquitectos + Nuno Flores Arquitetura

The project revitalizes rural buildings for tourism, incorporating modern and historical design elements.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

lionel ballmer architectes' charred wood house echoes traditional barns of rural switzerland

The Wandering House in Switzerland melds traditional barn aesthetics with contemporary design, prioritizing sustainability and harmony with the landscape.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Talaricheruvu Rural School / CollectiveProject

The proposal transforms an underutilized school into a vibrant educational facility focused on holistic learning and environmental adaptability.
more#architecture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Chicago

A tiny US city paying people $50,000 to move there got 115 applications in 2 weeks

Pawnee City, Nebraska offers $50,000 to new residents as down payment assistance, aiming to invigorate the rural community.
#renewable-energy
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids

Nigeria is leading the way in small, off-grid solar installations, transforming rural communities with reliable electricity.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago
Science

Trump Spending Freeze on Rural Electric Co-ops Could Raise Energy Costs

Rural electric cooperatives are facing significant funding challenges due to an ongoing freeze from the Trump administration despite federal court interventions.
Bootstrapping
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids

Nigeria is leading the way in small, off-grid solar installations, transforming rural communities with reliable electricity.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago
Science

Trump Spending Freeze on Rural Electric Co-ops Could Raise Energy Costs

Rural electric cooperatives are facing significant funding challenges due to an ongoing freeze from the Trump administration despite federal court interventions.
more#renewable-energy
#france
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

PODCAST: How France can revive village life and the historic menace lurking under French soil

The Talking France podcast discusses Macron's controversial leadership and France's rural revitalization efforts through new laws.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French MP plans to make it easier to run cafes in smaller communes

A new proposal aims to simplify liquor licensing for bars in small rural communities to revitalize local economies.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

PODCAST: How France can revive village life and the historic menace lurking under French soil

The Talking France podcast discusses Macron's controversial leadership and France's rural revitalization efforts through new laws.
more#france
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

The Michael Jordan of Broadband: Meet the Indiana State Broadband Director

Cox returned to Indiana as Chief Broadband Officer, aiming to impact broadband accessibility in rural communities.
Online Community Development
#urban-planning
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The weird Dutch trick to building housing across the country

The Netherlands plans to tackle a housing shortage by adding 1 million units by 2030, including innovative rural development strategies.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Builds of modular units without planning permission will be limited to big gardens, under proposed new rules

Relaxing planning restrictions for modular apartments is intended for rural areas, not urban estates, limiting benefits to residents in built-up locations.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The weird Dutch trick to building housing across the country

The Netherlands plans to tackle a housing shortage by adding 1 million units by 2030, including innovative rural development strategies.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Builds of modular units without planning permission will be limited to big gardens, under proposed new rules

Relaxing planning restrictions for modular apartments is intended for rural areas, not urban estates, limiting benefits to residents in built-up locations.
more#urban-planning
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How much is the Government spending on your county's roads in post-Greens 713m splurge?

€713 million investment in regional and local roads aims to enhance infrastructure and connectivity following the Green Party's exit from government.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Wisconsin Republicans seek to expand state's low-income housing tax credit

The proposed bill increases LIHTC funding to $100 million, prioritizing rural areas to address Wisconsin's housing crisis.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds

Farmers are missing expected federal funding due to a freeze ordered by the Trump administration, impacting their financial commitments and projects.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tiny village in fight for its life over billionaire's plans for luxe development: 'Our close community has been ruined'

Residents of Huntingfield oppose a proposed luxury wedding venue due to concerns over disruptions to their rural lifestyle and local tranquility.
#digital-inclusion
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

FRS awarded 36 grants totaling nearly $170,000, marking a record in support for rural community projects during its 30th anniversary.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK government mobile mast upgrade scheme marks milestone | Computer Weekly

The Shared Rural Network program aims to enhance 4G connectivity across rural UK regions.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

FRS awarded 36 grants totaling nearly $170,000, marking a record in support for rural community projects during its 30th anniversary.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK government mobile mast upgrade scheme marks milestone | Computer Weekly

The Shared Rural Network program aims to enhance 4G connectivity across rural UK regions.
more#digital-inclusion
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alabama Awards $2.9M to Charter's Spectrum for Broadband Expansion in Etowah County

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a $2.9 million grant to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas in Alabama, benefiting 352 previously unserved households.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project | Computer Weekly

The UK's independent broadband firms are accelerating full-fibre connectivity to enhance competition and support economic recovery.
#digital-nomad
fromUSA TODAY
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there

Countries are offering financial incentives to attract residents, but applicants must consider requirements and lifestyle implications before relocating.
fromUSA TODAY
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ready for a slower pace of life? Get over $16K to move to the Spanish countryside

Extremadura offers grants to entice digital nomads to relocate, aiming to revitalize its rural communities and economy.
fromUSA TODAY
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there

Countries are offering financial incentives to attract residents, but applicants must consider requirements and lifestyle implications before relocating.
fromUSA TODAY
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ready for a slower pace of life? Get over $16K to move to the Spanish countryside

Extremadura offers grants to entice digital nomads to relocate, aiming to revitalize its rural communities and economy.
more#digital-nomad
#infrastructure-design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
8 months ago
Design

floating cloud-like ring by line+ studio hovers over tea fields in chinese village

Line+ Studio's new infrastructure projects in Xiayanbei Village enhance rural development by integrating local culture and sustainable practices into the landscape.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio

The integration of human infrastructure and natural landscapes enhances rural beauty and creates a new definition of 'landscape.'
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
8 months ago
Design

floating cloud-like ring by line+ studio hovers over tea fields in chinese village

Line+ Studio's new infrastructure projects in Xiayanbei Village enhance rural development by integrating local culture and sustainable practices into the landscape.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio

The integration of human infrastructure and natural landscapes enhances rural beauty and creates a new definition of 'landscape.'
more#infrastructure-design
#agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Business

Angola's path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil

Investing in solar energy and agriculture is key for Angola's economic diversification and rural upliftment.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Education

Inside the New Nonprofit AI Initiatives Seeking to Aid Teachers and Farmers in Rural Africa

Generative AI chatbots are revolutionizing agricultural advice access for rural farmers in Malawi, offering timely information in their native language.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Business

Angola's path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil

Investing in solar energy and agriculture is key for Angola's economic diversification and rural upliftment.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Education

Inside the New Nonprofit AI Initiatives Seeking to Aid Teachers and Farmers in Rural Africa

Generative AI chatbots are revolutionizing agricultural advice access for rural farmers in Malawi, offering timely information in their native language.
more#agriculture
#broadband-funding
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pennsylvania Accepting BEAD Applications: Here's a Summary of the Rules

Pennsylvania is distributing $1.1 billion in BEAD funding to expand rural broadband access for unserved and underserved areas.
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $173M in Broadband Funding

USDA announced $173 million in broadband funding for rural communities to enhance internet access through the ReConnect Program.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pennsylvania Accepting BEAD Applications: Here's a Summary of the Rules

Pennsylvania is distributing $1.1 billion in BEAD funding to expand rural broadband access for unserved and underserved areas.
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $173M in Broadband Funding

USDA announced $173 million in broadband funding for rural communities to enhance internet access through the ReConnect Program.
more#broadband-funding
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago
Real estate

FHFA releases three-year plans to improve housing access

The FHFA's three-year plan targets enhanced housing opportunities in underserved areas through improved liquidity and innovative solutions.
Miscellaneous
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

Universal Fiber Access Could Add $3T to U.S. Economy: Report

Deploying fiber to unserved households can generate $3.24 trillion in economic impact, significantly boosting housing values and income levels.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alaska Broadband Provider Completes SEALink South Undersea Cable

AP&T's SEALink South project was completed a year early, enhancing connectivity in Alaska's Alexander Archipelago with a focus on diverse routing options.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar, Mo., oppose a tech giant's data center proposal, engaging in community action and prayer to fight for their rural home.
The proposal has sparked significant local opposition despite initial promises of jobs and tax revenue.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How this federally funded education program serves as a blueprint for the rest of rural America

Education and support should begin at birth to ensure college access, as emphasized by Dreama Gentry's work with rural youth.
Data science
fromTelecompetitor
7 months ago

AI Drives Demand for Data Centers; Is it a Rural Business Opportunity?

The demand for AI is shifting data center locations towards rural areas for both cost efficiency and available land.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
7 months ago
Design

stolon studio renovates english dairy farm into eight sustainable homes, 'the parks'

Stolon Studio transformed disused agricultural buildings into sustainable homes, effectively addressing rural housing shortages and promoting community interaction in Herefordshire.
#digital-nomads
fromConde Nast Traveler
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Rural Region in Spain is Paying Remote Workers $16,000 To Move There

Spain's digital nomad visa program aims to revitalize rural areas while addressing urban overtourism.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
7 months ago
Tech industry

This Remote Region in Spain Could Pay You Up to $16,000 to Move There

Extremadura, Spain is incentivizing remote workers with grants up to €15,000 to rejuvenate its rural population.
fromConde Nast Traveler
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Rural Region in Spain is Paying Remote Workers $16,000 To Move There

Spain's digital nomad visa program aims to revitalize rural areas while addressing urban overtourism.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
7 months ago
Tech industry

This Remote Region in Spain Could Pay You Up to $16,000 to Move There

Extremadura, Spain is incentivizing remote workers with grants up to €15,000 to rejuvenate its rural population.
more#digital-nomads
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Women in technology

A tech revolution in rural India: Training poor women in STEM

The Sapna Center empowers marginalized women in India through coding education, giving them access to the IT industry and opportunities beyond traditional roles.
fromArchDaily
8 months ago
Design

Woven Passage to Cloudy Peaks & Sky Ring / line+ studio

Xiayanbei Village's enhancement project focuses on creating a unique identity through sustainable design that integrates culture and ecology.
fromFast Company
11 months ago
Science

'We never got paid': SpaceX contractors call out unpaid bills

SpaceX's expansion is benefiting rural areas in Texas, particularly around Boca Chica, through the development of launch facilities and office buildings.
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