The Looming Battle Over How to Set ‘Low Cost’ Broadband Prices
States are gaining access to over $42 billion to expand high-speed internet service. But there are sharp disagreements over how to interpret a requirement for affordable pricing.
Federal Infrastructure Funding Creates Huge Broadband Responsibilities for States
COMMENTARY | States will receive billions to improve broadband access, but have limited experience administering broadband grant programs. Here are important priorities to consider to effectively use the money.
Commerce Secretary Outlines Priorities for Billions in Local Broadband Spending
Gina Raimondo said roughly $50 billion her department is overseeing will go first to communities without service, or where speeds are slowest. She also promised flexibility for states.
State efforts to close the K-12 digital divide may come up short
Mobile hot spots, free internet subscriptions and digital literacy courses do not permanently address problems as complex as the digital divide.
Network upgrades support heath care growth in rural Iowa
A redundant 10G closed network infrastructure allows state health care workers to transport data to and from hospitals, clinics and outside partners.
Cities Should Bridge the Digital Divide Using Federal Funds
A new report from the National League of Cities says while most local leaders are aware of their communities' broadband issues, they may not know how to fix the inequities.
Is Your State Ready To Handle the Influx of Federal Funds for Expanding Broadband?
States have widely different track records on expanding broadband internet access. Here are the ones that could struggle to handle the federal funds coming their way.
Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity
Federal, state and local governments have an opportunity to ensure broadband infrastructure and funding is equitably distributed to improve the nation’s economic competitiveness and provide access to public services, such as health care and education.
Broadband Dominates Tech Funding In Infrastructure Bill
Funds will go to expanding broadband and 5G connectivity nationwide.
EBT for broadband payments?
One idea for closing the digital divide in New York City proposes allowing underserved households to pay for high-speed internet with electronic benefit transfer cards.
NYC launches $157 million plan for broadband equity
The New York City Internet Master Plan outlines the city's strategy for bringing internet access to many of the city’s housing projects, or upwards of 1.6 million residents.
Inside Pacific Northwest National Lab’s 5G Innovation Studio
Federal officials are exploring what the next generation of wireless capabilities has to offer.
Behind Detroit’s Homegrown Campaign to Close the Digital Divide
To educate residents about the FCC’s broadband subsidy program, the city launched a hotline and a marketing campaign with TV ads featuring the city’s distinct neighborhoods and flyers to hand out at churches.
The Infrastructure Bill Needs a Makeover, Not a 'Spineless Rubber Stamp'
The U.S. Senate's bill falls short in several ways and needs to be fixed before it is passed by Congress, according to a Maryland mayor.
FCC releases wireless broadband map
The Federal Communications Commission released what it called “the first ever standardized look” at mobile broadband coverage from the U.S.’s largest wireless providers.
FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
'This Is 21st Century Infrastructure'
The pandemic highlighted gaps with internet service. But governments are pursuing innovative solutions—and there’s new federal money available for upgrading networks.
New Data Show Major Broadband Gaps in Smaller Counties
But even larger places have issues with inadequate internet service, according to a National Association of Counties report.
California funds broadband infrastructure expansion
A $6 billion multi-year investment will support construction of a state-owned, open-access middle-mile fiber network and last-mile projects.
How Localities and States Can Prepare for Broadband Expansion
Governments can use American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for broadband infrastructure. Experts say local governments are in the best position to know what initiatives will work to connect residents.
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