February 2021

Sponsor

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Date

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 13:00 to 17:00

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is holding Tribal Consultations for input on implementation of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Act), provides new sources of tribal broadband funding that can assist in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the digital divide across Indian Country. The Department of Commerce and NTIA are dedicated to expanding broadband deployment in unserved areas and promoting digital inclusion.

Read more about Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal Consultations

Sponsor

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Date

Fri, 02/05/2021 - 13:00 to 17:00

Read more about Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal Consultations

NTIA Announces Tribal Consultations on New Program to Increase Broadband Access Across Indian Country

The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides new sources of tribal broadband funding to assist in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which is exacerbating the digital divide across Indian Country. With the designated funding, NTIA is in the process of developing the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) that will make grants available to eligible entities as quickly as possible.

Vexus Fiber Plots 10 Gbps Fiber Broadband Expansion in Wichita Falls, Texas (telecompetitor)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 02/05/2021 - 11:59

INCOMPAS to FCC: Time to Kick Start Net Neutrality Action

INCOMPAS -- the internet and competitive networks association, representing local fiber builders, streaming services, social media and internet innovators -- filed a Petition for Reconsideration at the Federal Communications Commission, highlighting the lack of competition in the broadband market and how this threatens streaming prices and growth.

Here’s how Comcast could be a better community partner in Baltimore

Since Comcast is doing so well, one might think they could afford to be a good corporate citizen and community partner when it comes to bridging the digital equity divide. But apparently Comcast officials don’t have to play nice when they are the dominant game in town. Instead, the company has been at constant odds with Baltimore City officials and advocates over access to the internet services Baltimore children need for online learning.