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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.
#broadband

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.

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.

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.

UK rural businesses set for broadband improvements

New government funding will enhance broadband speeds and coverage in remote UK areas through Project Gigabit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK rural businesses set for broadband improvements

New government funding will enhance broadband speeds and coverage in remote UK areas through Project Gigabit.

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.
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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.
#broadband-access

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#architecture

The Loop House Merges The Old & New, And Throws In A Garden Roof In The Mix Too - Yanko Design

The Loop House effectively merges traditional design with modern architecture in an environmentally conscious manner.

Talaricheruvu Rural School / CollectiveProject

The proposal transforms an underutilized school into a vibrant educational facility focused on holistic learning and environmental adaptability.

Blue Court / Found Projects + Atelier Noirs

The Blue Court unites sports and community in a picturesque coastal setting.

Zhicang Coffee / MOS Wood & Stone Design

Zhichang Coffee integrates urban lifestyle with rural preservation, enhancing local culture while offering a unique visitor experience.

North Bank House / Elliott Architects

North Bank's architectural design harmonizes modern living with historic rural aesthetics, optimizing views while ensuring privacy in a sensitive conservation area.

Villa Ruwiel / Studio Vincent Architecture

Villa Ruwiel blends traditional barn aesthetics with modern functionality, offering energy efficiency amidst a scenic agricultural landscape.

The Loop House Merges The Old & New, And Throws In A Garden Roof In The Mix Too - Yanko Design

The Loop House effectively merges traditional design with modern architecture in an environmentally conscious manner.

Talaricheruvu Rural School / CollectiveProject

The proposal transforms an underutilized school into a vibrant educational facility focused on holistic learning and environmental adaptability.

Blue Court / Found Projects + Atelier Noirs

The Blue Court unites sports and community in a picturesque coastal setting.

Zhicang Coffee / MOS Wood & Stone Design

Zhichang Coffee integrates urban lifestyle with rural preservation, enhancing local culture while offering a unique visitor experience.

North Bank House / Elliott Architects

North Bank's architectural design harmonizes modern living with historic rural aesthetics, optimizing views while ensuring privacy in a sensitive conservation area.

Villa Ruwiel / Studio Vincent Architecture

Villa Ruwiel blends traditional barn aesthetics with modern functionality, offering energy efficiency amidst a scenic agricultural landscape.
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#broadband-funding

New York Accepts Applications for $664M in BEAD Rural Broadband Funding

New York's ConnectALL program is accepting applications for $664 million in rural broadband funding, focusing on fiber expansion and application evaluation.
The program aims to ensure affordable broadband access with stringent criteria for funding distribution.

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.

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.

New York Accepts Applications for $664M in BEAD Rural Broadband Funding

New York's ConnectALL program is accepting applications for $664 million in rural broadband funding, focusing on fiber expansion and application evaluation.
The program aims to ensure affordable broadband access with stringent criteria for funding distribution.

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.

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.
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#digital-nomad

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#infrastructure-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.

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio

The integration of human infrastructure and natural landscapes enhances rural beauty and creates a new definition of 'landscape.'

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.

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio

The integration of human infrastructure and natural landscapes enhances rural beauty and creates a new definition of 'landscape.'
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#agriculture

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
from Telecompetitor
1 month 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Housing push could swamp services, county councils warn

Government housing targets could overwhelm rural infrastructure, say county councils.
#remote-work

This rural area is paying people $16K to move there, work remotely in beautiful country

Rural regions are incentivizing remote workers with grants, changing the traditional urban-centric talent distribution.

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.

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.

Here's How You Can Get Paid $16,000 To Move To Spain

Extremadura, Spain, is incentivizing digital nomads with financial grants to stimulate its economy and reverse depopulation trends.

This rural area is paying people $16K to move there, work remotely in beautiful country

Rural regions are incentivizing remote workers with grants, changing the traditional urban-centric talent distribution.

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.

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.

Here's How You Can Get Paid $16,000 To Move To Spain

Extremadura, Spain, is incentivizing digital nomads with financial grants to stimulate its economy and reverse depopulation trends.
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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.

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.
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4 months ago

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.

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.

'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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