The Last Broadband Gifts From the 116th Congress
Broadband provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Broadband provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Minority groups seeking representation in Biden’s administration
Deal after almost two decades of negotiations
Funded through the Universal Service Fund
I’d like to walk you through four of the most challenging calls I had to make over the past four years: Net neutrality. Sinclair. Ligado. C-band.
Gross proceeds have exceeded $80.9 billion
Over the last three years, Le Sueur County (MN) has assembled a task force of citizens, local officials, and business leaders which have succeeded in dramatically improving broadband for thousands of residents who previously had poor or no connectivity.
A $50,000 innovation fund is being established to improve opportunities for residents lacking sufficient digital access
New GOP members of the committee with jurisdiction over broadband
A comprehensive policy review is in order
How can US communities secure the benefits of fiber optic infrastructure?
"There are questions about transparency and consistency."
Based on information available as of September 2020
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