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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 days ago

Open Austin: Reimagining Civic Engagement and Digital Equity in Texas

Open Austin trains Central Texans to build open-source civic technology, scaling a Data Research Hub answering residents' questions for community-driven solutions.
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fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

Democratic House Members Demand Guidance on BEAD Non-Deployment Funds

It alludes to the open questions regarding allocations of funds that were part of the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice (BRPN) that was released on June 6. The BRPN canceled all non-deployment allocations for the BEAD Program and said that updated guidance would subsequently be released. This has not happened, despite a September 4 deadline. "Providing timely clarity to BEAD applicants is particularly urgent considering the upcoming September 4th deadline,"
US politics
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US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Washington Insider Slams BEAD Satellite Funding Rules: What the States Are Planning

Allocating more BEAD funding to satellite providers may not benefit states or residents effectively.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Hawaiian Telcom Sets Amibitious Fiber Goal

Hawaiian Telcom focuses on long-term scalability, community impact, and digital equity, prioritizing remote and underserved areas first for fiber internet deployment.
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

California Affordable Internet Bill Dropped

California Assembly member Tasha Boerner shelved a bill mandating affordable internet for low-income residents due to recent changes in the BEAD program.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Want More Effective Broadband? Develop More Effective Data: Report

Improved data collection is essential for optimizing broadband technology deployment and addressing current deficiencies in assessment methods.
fromQuansight
3 months ago

There are lots of accessibility resources

Accessing resources on accessibility is challenging despite their availability.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

BGE Completes IIJA-Funded Middle-Mile Fiber Route

This milestone represents more than just fiber in the ground - it's about the lives we can touch and the communities we can empower, said Sonya Harbaugh, director of Strategy at BGE.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Oklahoma Fiber-Only BEAD Pool Application Window Opens

Oklahoma's BEAD Program supports broadband expansion with multiple funding pools focused on fiber and non-fiber technologies.
Startup companies
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Who's Cleared to Apply for BEAD Broadband Funding? See Our State-by-State Lists

Many states have cleared network operators for BEAD funding applications.
38 states have initiated or completed the BEAD funding application process.
NTIA urged to maintain current BEAD program rules to avoid delays.
Various processes for qualification exist, with differing states' approaches.
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