There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
Nearly one-third of the money awarded through RDOF was defaulted on.
Tightening connections between network operators, asset owners, and contractors catches surprises earlier.
The company was slated to receive nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies.
The state may request a waiver to make RDOF areas eligible for BEAD.
Cable companies can leverage low upgrade costs and network operating experience to win grants, executives said.
A rural build required as part of the company's Time Warner Cable purchase was surprisingly profitable, Chris Winfrey said.
The conservative critic of the broadband program highlighted inaccurate FCC mapping data in a report.
How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?
The task force will focus on addressing privacy and data protection issues in the communications industry.
The remaining RDOF budget of approximately $14 billion may never be awarded.
The partnership will allow healthcare professionals to analyze patient data and medical history.
The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.
The NTIA has acknowledged a clear preference for fiber in its bipartisan infrastructure deployment effort.
Reverse auctions would stretch funding further.
We know little about how California and other states plan to distribute the money under the opaque arrangement.
RDOF defaults prevented an estimated 293,128 locations in 31 states from getting new investments, the FCC said.
Estimating how far the money will go does not require advanced math.
Several documents will improve application competitiveness, said Paul Garnett of Vernonburg Group.
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would ease FCC permitting for the rapidly growing satellite industry.
Service providers that use GIS applications are able to reduce design time by 80 percent.
The commission published the initial draft of its map Friday, unleashing a storm of controversy in the industry circles.
Beginning financial planning early and allow time to tweak statutes that may stand in the way of certain funding options.
Christopher Ali wrote a book about the failures of rural broadband policies and leadership last year.
Charter said it needs to pay to replace a majority of poles to connect for some projects.
Biden-Harris administration implements new action plan to expedite infrastructure projects, including a new “dig once” policy.
TechFreedom argued that the FCC overstated the flaws of Starlink’s network.
The vote on space debris comes as an increasing number of LEO satellites are gearing up for launch.
The White House released a "comprehensive framework" for the regulation of digital assets.
Johnson will replace former CEO Jeff Storey, who announced his retirement after a 40-year career.
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed six consumer bills, including national privacy legislation.
Utilities Technology Council CEO Sheryl Riggs questioned whether broadband access is expanded if costs just float to ratepayers.
Ookla can help your community get the funding you need to provide access for all to the digital economy.
Mobile broadband is largely ignored by federal connectivity efforts.
NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson broke news on infrastructure implementation during his conversation with Broadband Breakfast this week.
Critic cites RDOF program as an example of bias toward fiber.
The commission says RHMD, LLC ‘failed to diligently pursue efforts to obtain’ a waiver for the eligibility deadline.
Results of verifications, audits and speed and latency testing for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will be made public.
Funneling of infrastructure funds through states differs from Obama-era broadband programs.
