Construction Underway on 10,000-mile Open Access Broadband Network in California
The “middle mile” network is expected to cost $3.8 billion and help connect the roughly one in five state residents who do not have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.
Construction begins on California’s statewide broadband network
The 10,000-mile “middle mile” network is expected to cost $3.8 billion and help connect the roughly one in five Californians do not have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.
How Much Are People Without High-Speed Internet Willing to Pay For It?
A new federal survey takes a look and finds that, for many who don’t have service because of the expense, the amount is $0.
Broadband’s Rural Reach: How Electric Co-ops Reduce the Digital Divide
The Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives plans to connect 200,000 rural residents via fiber within five years.
Broadband’s rural reach: How electric co-ops reduce the digital divide
The Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives plans to connect 200,000 rural residents via fiber within five years.
Communities Collect Granular Broadband Data Amid Wait for Better Federal Maps
Whether gathering address-level availability data from internet service providers or anecdotal evidence from households, communities are working to get a baseline understanding of local broadband access.
Communities collect granular broadband data amid wait for better federal maps
Whether gathering address-level availability data from internet service providers or anecdotal evidence from households, communities are working to get a baseline understanding of local broadband access.
A Plan to Connect Public Housing Residents to Free Broadband
New York City's “Big Apple Connect” calls for more than 200 developments owned by the city’s housing authority to connect 300,000 residents to high-speed internet by the end of 2023.
Focus on digital equity in broadband push, official urges
Andy Berke, NTIA’s special representative for broadband, said the infrastructure buildout is just the first step to ensuring that everyone can take advantage of the internet.
NTIA updates broadband funding site
The changes will help state, local and tribal governments tap into federal funding opportunities to expand and improve internet access within their communities.
The national broadband rollout has a blind spot: Lack of accurate, transparent data about internet access speeds
Because there are no federally set standards for measuring broadband service speeds, there is no clear way to tell whether customers are getting what they pay for.
Federal Grants for Broadband Expansion Begin to Flow
Louisiana is the first state to receive planning dollars from a pair of high-speed internet programs in the infrastructure law. Funding is expected to reach other states soon.
How One City Delivers Broadband to Homes and Businesses at No Cost to Municipality
The partnership gives SiFi Networks right-of-way access to install fiber for its open access network in the Texas town—and even pays the city a licensing fee.
Could Investments in Community Broadband Bridge the Digital Divide?
COMMENTARY | These locally owned and operated broadband networks can bring down prices, expand coverage and increase competition.
Broadband gains still leave some behind, report says
Despite progress and the promise of more investment, the Fiber Broadband Association said work lies ahead to get low-income and rural areas connected.
Extending broadband from anchor institutions can reduce the homework gap
A new study finds that implementing wireless broadband networks “to-and-through” anchor institutions is often the most effective option for connecting students and underserved households.
Two tribes receive $50M to boost internet access
Tribes in Mississippi and Oklahoma will build out fiber networks under the NTIA’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
Rural Areas in 11 States to Receive $401M for High-speed Internet
The Agriculture Department says the grants and loans will help to improve service for 31,000 customers.
How Rural Communities Can Receive the Digital Infrastructure Support They Need
COMMENTARY | Bridging the rural-urban digital divide will depend on fundamental shifts in how we deploy money towards infrastructure in rural areas.
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