State broadband offices across the country are releasing their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Plans for public comment. Each state’s Initial Proposal includes two pieces — Volume I
Across the United States, cooperatives are deploying affordable fiber to residents living in their electric footprint and beyond. Access to easements, existing customer service relationships, and direct accountability to consumers
For 51 years, the Research Conference on Communications, Information and Internet Policy has provided a platform for tech policy experts to share their intelligence and collaborate with interdisciplinary allies. On
On September 7th and 8th, 2023, the New Mexico Tech Council hosted its annual Tech Summit at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Corian Zacher, Next Century Cities’
By Corian Zacher Image Credit: Government Accountability Office In May 2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that the federal government has over 100 broadband programs spanning deployment, planning, affordability,
On May 8, 2023, Next Century Cities filed reply comments with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) highlighting community-based policy goals for the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)
By Corian Zacher Image credit: Portland General Electric When the FCC released the National Broadband Plan in 2010, it included recommendations related to broadband’s impact on energy and the
The California State Capitol in Sacramento, CA As states work toward developing their 5-year action plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD), they are required to
From left to right: Deb Socia, Shannon Millsaps, Kristi Zappie-Ferradino, Corian Zacher, Taylre Beaty On March 22 and 23rd, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Valley
By Corian Zacher Image Credit: Finley USA On March 13, 2023, Next Century Cities filed comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) public notice about reporting
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