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Tag: Broadband Stimulus
Just the Facts: Congressional Report Summarizes State of Broadband, Federal Assistance Programs
A broadband federal assistance report provides an update on funding for a national broadband map, as well as summarizing recent broadband legisltation, even if it didn’t pass, and . . .
USDA Official: States and Localities Need Skin in the Game for Rural Broadband to Succeed
The USDA ReConnect rural broadband pilot aims to leverage limited funding, explained USDA official Anne Hazlett in an interview with us. That’s why the program will offer loans and grants and why . . .
Maine Open Access Fiber Network Features Dark Fiber to the Home
The Downeast Broadband Utility open access fiber network will provide dark fiber that service providers can light up, explained a director for the utility in our interview. Even incumbent carriers will be invited to use the fiber.
O’Rielly Suggests Reverse Auction for $600 Million USDA E-Connectivity Pilot
The USDA E-connectivity pilot should target unserved areas — and how “area” is defined will be critical, said FCC Commissioner O’Rielly. A USDA official recently hinted that the agency will look beyond need but also at . . .
Electric Cooperative Gigabit Gains Traction
Four electric cooperative gigabit projects join a fifth announced yesterday. The four latest projects include two in Tennessee, where legislators voted to allow electric co-ops to offer . . .
FCC’s O’Rielly: Any New Federal Broadband Funding Should Go to USF
As policymakers ponder new federal broadband funding, one FCC commissioner suggests we start with making up the funding shortfall in the cost-controlled . . .