Some federal broadband competition policies may be working against each other leading to a state of confusion among those in the telecommunications landscape, according to new research.
The Telecommunications Industry Association estimated a workforce gap of about 200,000 field workers to build broadband networks over the next five years.
The waiver for “Build America, Buy America” rules confirms that most of the broadband equipment used for the BEAD program will be made in the United States.
After developing an extensive geospatial data warehouse, South Carolina broadband officials say they're better able to help the state allocate broadband funding.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly addresses the crowd during her watch party at the Ramada Hotel Downtown Topeka on November 8, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. (Michael B. Thomas / Getty Images)
More than 153,000 people in the state of Kansas are without high-speed internet service due to infrastructure limitations, affordability and other barriers.
A map released by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the areas where download speeds fall below FCC standards for fixed broadband. (U.S Department of Commerce / NTIA)
All 56 states and territories met the Dec. 27 deadline to submit initial proposals for the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program and several have already…