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California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
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#new-mexico
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East Bay (California)
fromwww.telecompetitor.com
3 months ago

California Opens Application Window to $1.86B in BEAD Funding

California's BEAD Program aims to enhance high-speed internet access, providing $1.86 billion to unserved and underserved areas.
Eligibility for funding requires a 25% project match and adherence to specific criteria, emphasizing affordability and labor practices.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.telecompetitor.com
3 months ago

California Opens Application Window to $1.86B in BEAD Funding

California's BEAD Program aims to enhance high-speed internet access, providing $1.86 billion to unserved and underserved areas.
Eligibility for funding requires a 25% project match and adherence to specific criteria, emphasizing affordability and labor practices.
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#fcc
European startups
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The Trump administration's overhaul of the BEAD program appears to favor Elon Musk's Starlink, moving away from the previous fiber-optic broadband focus.
European startups
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The Trump administration's overhaul of the BEAD program appears to favor Elon Musk's Starlink, moving away from the previous fiber-optic broadband focus.
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#digital-divide
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#federal-funding
SF politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"Two years of work in two months": States cope with Trump broadband overhaul

Changes to the $42 billion broadband fund disrupt state plans to expand access.
States must adapt to new rules imposed by the Trump administration regarding federal broadband funding.
SF politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"Two years of work in two months": States cope with Trump broadband overhaul

Changes to the $42 billion broadband fund disrupt state plans to expand access.
States must adapt to new rules imposed by the Trump administration regarding federal broadband funding.
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#bead-program
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#fiber-internet
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#community-development
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Massachusetts Announces Launchpad Program With $9M for Digital Equity

Massachusetts Broadband Institute offers $9.44 million for digital access improvement through the Launchpad Program.
Focus areas include Wi-Fi access, device distribution, and digital literacy training.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Massachusetts Announces Launchpad Program With $9M for Digital Equity

Massachusetts Broadband Institute offers $9.44 million for digital access improvement through the Launchpad Program.
Focus areas include Wi-Fi access, device distribution, and digital literacy training.
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#infrastructure
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Orange, Eutelsat expand LEO satellite partnership | Computer Weekly

Orange's partnership with Eutelsat enhances its satellite communication capabilities, targeting underserved regions and expanding broadband access to remote areas globally.
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Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC Undercounts People Without Broadband: Report

26 million Americans lack access to adequate broadband speeds, significantly more than FCC estimates.
A substantial mapping error could lead to misallocation of broadband funding.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for Starlink

"At every step of the game, states were screaming that we were going too fast. When we made allocation, more than a dozen states sent us letters saying, 'Go slower, go slower, go slower.'"
European startups
#digital-literacy
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#digital-inclusion
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

eX Technology Will Bring NTIA-Funded Fiber Network to Pima County, Arizona

Pima County is investing in a $43.2 million fiber optic network to improve internet access and support digital inclusion.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

eX Technology Will Bring NTIA-Funded Fiber Network to Pima County, Arizona

Pima County is investing in a $43.2 million fiber optic network to improve internet access and support digital inclusion.
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Remote teams
fromAol
2 months ago

These Are the Top 5 States for Remote Work: How Much Does It Cost To Live There?

Delaware and Utah lead the U.S. states for remote work, showing strong potential and favorable living conditions.
#telecommunications
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California
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month

California's proposed law mandates $15 monthly internet plans for low-income residents with specific speed requirements.
European startups
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk's Starlink

Trump administration revamps a $42 billion federal internet grant program to ease rules benefiting satellite services like Starlink.
New tech-neutral approach will help expand high-speed internet access nationwide.
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