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.
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.
‘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.
More details emerge on NYC free internet pilot
Residents in Section 8 housing in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan will be covered by a wireless mesh network under the program announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
Tribal broadband grants need better metrics
More quantifiable performance goals would help the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program better track internet adoption, GAO said.
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.
States look to speed fiber installation across railroad tracks
Virginia’s legislature wants to cap crossing fees and speed up the review process, but railroad companies say current practices protect safety.
Broadband maps for Indian Country called ‘horrible,’ ‘egregious’ and ‘negligent’
Tribal advocates say the FCC’s maps are symbolic of wider, systemic issues, but help may be on the way via a new Virtual Tribal Broadband Office.
Running fiber-optic cable to rural communities is part of Maine’s ambitious broadband plan
Maine’s governor has pledged that everyone in the state who wants high-speed internet will be able to get it by the end of 2024. In just one small, Down East town, that means installing 60 miles of fiber-optic cable.
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.
Broadband map challenges underway despite ‘flawed’ process
Filing challenges is onerous and relies too much on crowdsourced data, observers say.
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.
With billions for broadband on the line, Texas asks federal government for more time to improve access maps
Local officials say the current maps are flawed, and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.
New FCC broadband map of the U.S. is ‘a step in the right direction’
While the new map is an improvement, internet speed and location accuracy issues persist, experts say.
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.
Scarce GIS resources could hamstring state broadband challenges
The FCC allows states to challenge its new national map through January 13, but the requirements could be too onerous for those without specialized staff.
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.
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.
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