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 for a statewide open-access middle-mile network and $2 billion for counties for last-mile service initiatives. Additionally, the legislation establishes a $750 million broadband loan loss […]
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 expect to receive 4G LTE service. With the release of this map, the Broadband Data Act requires the Commission to create a new challenge process
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 5G network, it would need to repurpose the spectrum it currently utilizes for 3G wireless services. The company intends to shutter its 3G network by
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