The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a waiver loosening its irrevocable standby letter of credit (LOC) requirements for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment...more
Providing fast, reliable broadband service in 2023 is every bit as important as providing electricity was in 1933 in rural America. Without high-quality broadband, rural areas (many of which already face economic challenges)...more
Last week, the White House and state community partners began hosting a series of “Building A Better America” sessions designed to preview the Biden administration’s priorities for rural communities. These overviews highlight...more
In 1936, during the throes of the Great Depression, the federal government launched the Rural Electrification Act to provide electricity to the people living outside of cities and towns. While 90% of homes in urban and...more
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Carri Bennet talks with Mark Henriques about how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will greatly benefit broadband expansion, particularly to underserved rural areas. This episode is...more
Takeaways -
..The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would provide $65 billion to upgrade US broadband coverage.
..Rural broadband providers using both fiber and wireless technology have an opportunity to expand...more
8/19/2021
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Broadband ,
Federal Funding ,
Fiber Optic Cables ,
Fiber Optic Telecommunications Network ,
Infrastructure ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Rural Areas ,
Telecommunications ,
Wireless Industry
On January 9, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has released a fact sheet and draft Connect America Fund Phase II (CAFII) Auction Public Notice (Draft PN) – an item the Commission will consider at its...more