Can You Hear Me Now? In Quest for Federal Money, States Debunk Providers’ Coverage Claims
Rural states, from Kansas to Vermont, are challenging the contentions of cell phone providers that residents have access to high-speed mobile broadband in a bid to be eligible for federal funding.
Will the FCC’s Small Cell Order Hinder 5G Deployment?
If cities are to be 5G hubs and close their digital divides, they should be freed up to build out networks, policy experts argued Tuesday.
State laws slow down high-speed internet for rural America
Electric cooperatives want to help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban America as more federal funding becomes available for rural broadband.
State Laws Slow Down High-Speed Internet for Rural America
Several states inhibit the ability of electric cooperatives to roll out broadband service.
Farm Bill Expands Rural Broadband Funding
But some remain concerned that the money will not get to many places that need it to expand access.
FCC’s Mobile Coverage Maps Leave Industry, Lawmakers Worried for Rural America
$4.53 billion in federal funds are in limbo, while some are wondering if another $10 billion is needed to get Next Generation 9-1-1 off the ground in outlying areas.
Pennsylvania’s Broadband Challenges Are Worse Than Thought
Researchers at Penn State University find stark differences between advertised speeds and actual connectivity.
Verizon Extending Fiber Network to Every Boston Neighborhood
The move will pave the way for an unscheduled 5G rollout, though the telecom giant was mum on any city concessions in the new agreement.
Piloting Internet Paid for in Cryptocurrency
Proponents say incentivized mesh networks offer cheaper, faster service stood up by local entrepreneurs, civic hackers or homeowners associations.
Public Access Channels Threatened Under FCC Proposal, Advocates Say
Proponents, however, argue changes are needed because localities charge licensing fees at the expense of cable companies’ efforts to expand broadband access.
Connecting People Without Internet Access In Silicon Valley
2018 NAVIGATOR AWARD WINNER: Shireen Santosham and Team, Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation & City Manager’s Office of Civic Innovation & Digital Strategy, City of San José, California
Federal and State Officials Criticize Wireless Outages After Hurricane Michael
A consumer advocacy group said regulators are also to blame for the delay in getting service back up. Wireless carriers countered that they’ve restored service as quickly as possible.
Congress, More Than a Dozen States Consider Legislation to Expand Broadband Access
Most efforts aimed at increasing spending, streamlining regulations.
Wash. Gov. Inslee: ‘We Will Be Ready’ If Feds Come After State’s Net Neutrality Law
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ky. governor warns of pension failures … N.Y.C. law on gender preferences for birth certificates … and El Paso feels disrespected.
Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband
“Cutting [Universal Service Fund] support cuts the legs out of the business case for rural broadband in many places,” said one telecom CEO.
Broadband Access Lags on Tribal Lands, Study Finds
More than a third of Americans residing on tribal land lack high-speed internet access.
Seattle Prepares to Challenge FCC Over ‘Misguided’ 5G Order
More cities are expected to jump on the effort to overturn the ruling.
Auditor Finds Big Problems With Kentucky’s Internet Access Plan
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Federal judge’s warning to Utah … N.C. mosquito funding … and Atlantic City’s economic incentives approval.
Will Electric Co-ops Close the Digital Divide?
The Federal Communications Commission seems to think they’re part of the solution.
FCC Prepares to Push Forward With Streamlining 5G Deployment
“My guess is they just ran out of time and patience for the process to play out,” said one local government advocate.
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