Why the US needs public-private partnerships for digital infrastructure
The Senate’s proposed infrastructure bill includes billions of dollars for broadband, but financial investment alone won’t be sufficient to keep America on top.
August 2021
UK launches £4m fund to run fibre optic cables through water pipes (Guardian, The)
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