On July 20, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 156 into law, setting the stage for a $6 billion investment in California’s broadband infrastructure. The legislation includes $3.25 billion […]
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) recently released a new mobile coverage map. This map shows, based on data from the nation’s four largest carriers, where a user can
A simple and easy mobile map challenge process will promote municipal participation. Read More »
As companies continue to develop and deploy 5th Generation wireless technologies, many are repurposing legacy spectrum to accommodate new bandwidth demands. AT&T announced that in order to continue deploying its
On September 21st, NCC’s Lukas Pietrzak joined the National Head Start Association (NHSA) for a panel discussion as part of their 2021 Fall Leadership Institute. The NHSA is a coalition
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a COVID-relief benefit program designed to ensure that cost is not a barrier to getting and maintaining a broadband subscription. Eligible households can receive a
Many states and local governments view digital connectivity as a necessary prerequisite for economic development. Small businesses, agricultural production, and manufacturing all require broadband to conduct daily activities. The pandemic
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Every year, back-to-school elicits a feeling of excitement and nervousness for over 50 million students across the country. This year, those feelings are even more potent. For a year and
Back-To-School: Re-Connecting with America’s Disconnected Students Read More »
On August 10, 2021, the Senate passed a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The proposed legislation includes a $65 billion investment in
As the new school year begins and COVID-19 variant cases are on the rise, some school districts decided to continue utilizing remote learning applications. Even schools that have returned to
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