State of Broadband
The main objective of this report is to increase awareness of the state of broadband availability in the nine counties that are part of the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Council (SIRPC) region and its implications.
June 2019
Bradley County businesses say high speed internet is key; one company relocates to Chattanooga for better service (Times Free Press)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 11:27SPECTRUM NOW Act Introduced
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), Committee, Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee Ranking Member Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Rep Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Rep Brett Guthrie (R-KY) introduced the “Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act”.
Texas Telecom Law Sets Up Legal Showdown for Cities, State
Cities across Texas stand to lose millions of dollars due to a new law that slashes fees telecom providers pay to them. But before the savings go into effect in 2020, it’s likely cities will challenge the legislation in the courts. The bill would slash right-of-way fees telecom providers pay cities to supply cable and phone service.
Sacramento's 5G deal with Verizon delivers less than advertised, communications union says
The public-private partnership touted two years ago as a way to bring Sacramento to the forefront of a new digital frontier is being called an example for other cities of what not to do, by the Communications Workers of America.
Maine governor signs net neutrality bill
Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) signed a bill aiming to protect internet customers. The amended bill says internet service providers that are contracted by the state have to agree to provide “net neutral service.” The law defines “net neutral service” as providing internet service without blocking lawful content or favoring some websites to benefit others. Maine would also require such providers to agree they won’t inappropriately “throttle,” or slow down, internet traffic based on content.