Broadband
In the Face of Extreme Floods, Rural Communities Lack Forecasting and Broadband
Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece—reliable broadband—could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
New HUD Playbook Guides Underserved Communities in Accessing Broadband Funding
It seeks to help public housing authorities, multifamily owners and operators, and tribes determine how to spend federal broadband money to close the digital divide.
Broadband Equity Means Access and Adoption, Not Just Infrastructure Rollouts
Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.
‘Whole Nation’ Effort Needed to Build Broadband Workforce
Federal investment could mean the creation of up to 150,000 broadband-related jobs, but state and local leaders must build robust apprenticeship programs and commit to diversity to make it happen.
More Details Emerge on New York City Free Internet Pilot
Residents in Section 8 housing will be covered by a wireless mesh network under the program announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
Railroad Tracks Can be an Obstacle for High-Speed Internet Buildouts
State lawmakers are looking at the issue. Virginia’s Legislature wants to cap fees and streamline reviews for fiber infrastructure that crosses rail rights-of-way. Railroads say existing procedures are important for safety.
Senators Press FCC on Map That Will Guide Billions in Broadband Infrastructure Funding
State and local officials and others have raised questions about the accuracy of the The Federal Communications Commission map and the process to make corrections to it.
How the Infrastructure Act Aims to Take On Digital Discrimination
The FCC is considering adopting a set of recommendations for state and local governments that would address disparities in broadband service.
Fears Grow Over Plan to Distribute Billions in Broadband Dollars
State and local officials are raising alarm about what they say are major flaws with a federal map that will guide where the infrastructure money is sent. They want the Biden administration to extend a timeline for flagging the problems.
Nonprofit Cites ‘Inaccuracies’ in New Broadband Maps
Open internet advocate Public Knowledge urged the FCC to clarify the challenge process, the availability of satellite internet and the role of anchor institutions.
New National Broadband Map Offers Granular Look at Service and Gaps
The draft release kicks off a process where states, localities and the general public can challenge inaccuracies. The new data will be crucial in guiding how the federal government divides billions in broadband funding between states.
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