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fromTheregister
8 months ago

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.
California
fromTelecompetitor
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
8 months ago

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.
California
fromTelecompetitor
2 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.
more#digital-divide
#federal-funding
SF politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
US politics

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

SF politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
US politics

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

more#federal-funding
#bead-program
East Bay (California)
fromwww.telecompetitor.com
3 months ago

California Opens Application Window to $1.86B in BEAD Funding

California's BEAD Program aims to enhance high-speed internet access, providing $1.86 billion to unserved and underserved areas.
Eligibility for funding requires a 25% project match and adherence to specific criteria, emphasizing affordability and labor practices.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.telecompetitor.com
3 months ago

California Opens Application Window to $1.86B in BEAD Funding

California's BEAD Program aims to enhance high-speed internet access, providing $1.86 billion to unserved and underserved areas.
Eligibility for funding requires a 25% project match and adherence to specific criteria, emphasizing affordability and labor practices.
more#bead-program
#fiber-internet
more#fiber-internet
#community-development
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
4 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
4 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.
more#community-development
#infrastructure
more#infrastructure
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Orange, Eutelsat expand LEO satellite partnership | Computer Weekly

Orange's partnership with Eutelsat enhances its satellite communication capabilities, targeting underserved regions and expanding broadband access to remote areas globally.
France news
#rural-connectivity
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
more#rural-connectivity
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for Starlink

"At every step of the game, states were screaming that we were going too fast. When we made allocation, more than a dozen states sent us letters saying, 'Go slower, go slower, go slower.'"
European startups
#digital-literacy
more#digital-literacy
#telecommunications
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 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.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 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.
more#telecommunications
#digital-inclusion
more#digital-inclusion
Remote teams
fromAol
2 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.
fromTelecompetitor
2 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
California
fromArs Technica
3 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.
#starlink
European startups
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
European startups
fromEngadget
3 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
3 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.
European startups
fromEngadget
3 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.
more#starlink
#fcc
more#fcc
fromTelecompetitor
8 months ago

Some Households Gain Connectivity According to Digital Equity Dashboard Refresh

The Microsoft Digital Equity Data Dashboard update shows a notable increase in broadband connectivity among economically disadvantaged households, reflecting significant progress towards bridging the digital divide.
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