Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards
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USDA Taking Applications for Grants to Build Community-Oriented High-Speed Internet Network for People in Rural Areas
Award recipients must agree to provide high-speed internet service at community-serving institutions free of charge for up to two years
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As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds
With Putin imposing Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many fear losing their connection to the global internet
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Public Knowledge President and CEO Recognized in Washingtonian 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy
Washingtonian magazine published its annual special issue highlighting the 500 most influential people shaping policy in 2026, recognizing Public Knowledge President and CEO Chris Lewis
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Mission Telecom’s Project: Volume Up Powers Libraries to Launch or Expand Hotspot Lending
New initiative offers libraries donated devices and up to 70% off 5G connectivity to close the digital divide
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Big Companies Position Themselves for Payday From $50 Billion Rural Healh Transformation Program
Months after federal leaders announced that all 50 states won first-year awards, state plans reveal that a heavy dose of prescribed spending will go to companies that can increase the use of electronic health records, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve state and health system technology platforms
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Easton Utilities requests to withdraw from RDOF Program
Easton Utilities withdraws from RDOF program due to testing costs
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Nextlink Activates First BEAD-Funded Tower in the United States, Connecting Rural Louisiana
Bossier Parish service lights up
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Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband
These rules are effective July 13, 2026
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Gov. Pritzker Urges Trump Administration to Approve Broadband Expansion Plan
Gov Pritzker urges Commerce Secretary Lutnick to approve Illinois' BEAD Final Proposal
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New Mexico launches digital navigator program
New Mexico is deploying a corps of trained digital navigators
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