by Pivot
Tag: Rural Broadband
The Competitive Landscape of Field Operations: A Ground Truth War
Field operations use geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies like drones, satellites, and vehicle-mounted sensors.
Texas Releases Notice of Funding Availability for BEAD and TMAP
The Texas Notice of Funding Availability comes as the BEAD process awaits clarification from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Oklahoma Board Advances More Than $53M in Middle-Mile Broadband Grants
If approved, the Oklahoma broadband grants would be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Kentucky Public-Private Network Could Go Dark: Report
The network provides each county in Kentucky with critical connectivity services and supports ISPs that offer last-mile service.
Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 3)
In the final episode of Telecompetitor’s three-part BEAD series, Finley experts explore trends among early BEAD awardees and offer insights on fiber deployment readiness. Theme: “Be ready.”
Biggest Nevada BEAD Awardee is Commerce’s Latest Pen Pal
Sky Fiber was Nevada’s biggest BEAD awardee. In a letter, the company urged Commerce to move ahead on the program.
Premium Choice Broadband Upgrades Network to Support Rural Fiber Expansion
Founded in 2007, Premium Choice Broadband has invested $2M in private funds to deploy fiber broadband in rural areas of Maine.
ECommunity Fiber Plans Smart City Build
ECommunity Fiber is building an open access network in Morrow, Georgia to support smart city capabilities.
Amid Republican Opposition, BEAD Rural Broadband Changes May Be Delayed
BEAD rural broadband program changes may not happen until June or July. Senator Capito is the latest to weigh in against a major overhaul.
Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 2)
Discover how broadband providers can stay ahead of the competition in funding pursuits, Join Telecompetitor and Finley’s Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter in Episode 2 of this three-part series, themed “Be Aggressive.”
New York Extends BEAD Rural Broadband Deadline, Florida Begins Registration Process
The New York BEAD broadband program has a $664 million budget and is currently accepting applications for the program’s third round.
NM Surf Gets $2.4M Grant for Broadband in Rural New Mexico Schools
Those who gain access through the New Mexico broadband grant will receive three years of complimentary service.
New Mexico Combines Education-Related Broadband Offices
The move became official when New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham signed the bipartisan Broadband for Education Bill (SB 401).
PRIME FiBER Expands Wholesale Fiber Partnership with AT&T to Arizona
The news follows a public announcement by PRIME FiBER and AT&T confirming a similar agreement in Naples, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate and San Carlos Park, Florida.
Customer Communication Opportunities: Rural Broadband Subscriber Study
This was the first year the Rural Broadband Subscriber Study asked customers to rank their preferred methods of communication.
Paul Bunyan Communications to Expand to 2,000 Additional Locations in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Construction in the new Paul Bunyan Communications areas of Minnesota will take place over the summer/fall, with services expected to be available by winter.
A Data Center Middle-Mile Solution Could Also Serve Rural Broadband Providers
The potential exists for internet exchange points to lower latency not just for data centers, but for all rural broadband providers.
Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this three-part series, Telecompetitor speaks with Finley’s Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter about how broadband providers are approaching network expansion with confidence—whether they’re involved in the BEAD Program or not. The theme: “Be comfortable.”
Oregon Opens BEAD Application Window
The state of Oregon has $689 million to award for eligible BEAD projects, and a 25% match is required of all projects.
Frontier Wins Big in Second Round of Connecticut Broadband Grant Funding
Frontier won almost $8.7 million in six broadband awards from the Connecticut ConneCTed Communities Grant Program.
Idaho Announces List of Prequalified BEAD Providers
Idaho said it is committed to opening the BEAD funding application phase in the second quarter of this calendar year.
Analyst Highlights Four Possible Paths for BEAD Rural Broadband Reforms
Two of the four paths for BEAD rural broadband reforms are more likely to be chosen, said Washington insider Blair Levin.
Appalachian Regional Commission Broadband Grant to Connect 200 Ohio Homes
The broadband grant will connect homes in Long Bottom, Ohio and homes along Ohio 681 between Reedsville and Tuppers Plains.
FiberLight to Strengthen Virginia Holdings with Metro Fiber Networks Acquisition
FiberLight says the Metro Fiber Networks holdings, once acquired, will be integrated into the firm’s infrastructure in Northern Virginia.
