Three Data Points to Help Plan for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Funding
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
April 2022
Experts will discuss the challenge the Biden Administration faces in spending the broadband infrastructure funds allocated by Congress. The government has a historic opportunity to ensure that every American has broadband Internet — and a very small window to do it. Could supply chain issues trip up the deployment? Will Congress' chips and supply chain legislation help or hurt?
Digital inclusion starts with highspeed internet access and ends with individuals having the skills needed to use the internet for such activities as attending school, working from home, and accessing telehealth. This webinar will help you plan an equitable broadband solution for your community, fund sustainable programs, and ensure that everyone can get online.
Panelists:
Angela Siefer, Founder & Executive Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance
Micah Chapman, Tech Goes Home Chattanooga
Analysis
Analysis
After receiving tens of millions from federal government for internet upgrades, big telecom companies ask Wisconsin for millions more
Big telecommunications companies including Frontier and AT&T are asking the state for millions in the most recent round of broadband expansion grants, according to the list of applications submitted to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
Dish–The New Broadband Player
Dish Network has been quietly building out its new cellular networks and plans to launch in 25 major markets and over one hundred smaller markets before June 2022. This company is shooting to stay on track for its commitment to the Federal Communications Commission to cover 20% of the US population by this summer and 70% by June 2023.