USF
Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
Mountain Connect
SpaceX in Talks with NTIA to Deploy Starlink for BEAD
‘For me to participate in BEAD, I don’t want BEAD to say, “if something happens, I get your network,”’ SpaceX President says.
Funding
Broadband Pioneer Shares Insights on Expanding to MDUs in Rural Areas
The coop has served more than 5,000 multiple dwelling units in Rural America.
Funding
Mayors Urged to Get Moving on State Conversations for Federal Broadband Funding
Time is running out to have cities’ voices heard at state broadband roundtables.
RUS
Running USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Isn’t Andy Berke’s First Act in Broadband
Almost all of Berke’s work seems to be about making a difference for higher-quality broadband.
FCC
6 GHz Wi-Fi Coordination Systems, Tribal Data Partnership, Free Speech on Twitter
The FCC approved 13 coordination systems allowing for the testing of unlicensed devices on the 6 GigaHertz band.
AT&T Sues T-Mobile Over Ad, Nokia Partners with Ready, LightPath Expanding
T-Mobile is being sued over an ad that said AT&T only gives discounts to seniors in Florida.
Infrastructure
Mountain Connect Kicks Off May 23
One of the nation’s top broadband conferences is right around the corner.
Tribal
Relationship Building Key to Connecting Tribal Communities: USDA Policy Advisor
‘You should build a relationship with your telecommunications field representative,’ Edyael Casaperalta said.
FBA
Applicants for Infrastructure Bill Money Should Get to Know State Broadband Offices
Those interested in federal money should engage in outreach, build solid teams, Broadband.Money head Jase Wilson said.
IIJA
Feds Likely to Maintain Oversight of Infrastructure Bill Fund Disbursement
NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 20, 2021 — Get Your Share of $75 Billion in Broadband Grants with Broadband.Money
Providers of all sort can line up for their share of $75 billion worth of broadband grant funding.
Open Access
Open Access Infrastructure Important, But Difficult to Develop, Say Digital Infrastructure Investment Panelists
August 11, 2020 — Open access infrastructure is crucial, but it is difficult to raise the capital it requires, said participants in Broadband Breakfast’s Digital Infrastructure Investment conference on Monday. The panel on infrastructure investment funds featured a discussion about the challenges an
EU
U.S. Should Follow UK in Open Access Infrastructure Investment, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists
June 10, 2020 — The U.S. should follow the European example of investing in wholesale open access infrastructure models, said panelists at a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday. One company that has found success using a purely wholesale model is the U.K.’s CityFibre. “We chose a model t
COVID
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – The Experience of Infrastructure Investment Funds
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 12 Noon ET – “The Experience of Infrastructure Investment Funds (Topic 2 at Digital Infrastructure Investment on August 10).” For the most up-to-date information about the event, visit our Digital Infrastructure Investment page. This pathb
