While the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Maps spotlight underserved areas across the nation as Congress continues to funnel billions into improving internet connectivity – millions of Americans still aren’t seeing benefits of that funding due in part to the need for better mapping data and greater coordination across Federal agencies.
Three counties in western North Carolina are set to receive high-speed internet service thanks to more than $10 million in Federal and private funding.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a new $50 million broadband funding push that aims to deliver broadband services to underserved communities in the state.
The Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology recently released a report, “Broadband and Digital Equity: Progress, Success and Lessons Learned,” highlighting the city’s successes in closing the digital divide and advancing Baltimore’s Digital Inclusion Strategy.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) has named Annette Taylor as the new deputy secretary for NCDIT’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity. The position, created in July 2021, is intended to prioritize the state’s efforts to close the digital divide.
Arielle Roth, the Trump administration’s pick to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), pledged to implement Biden-era bipartisan broadband expansion plans while vowing not to favor White House advisor Elon Musk’s Starlink as part of that process.
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on March 5 that the agency will be conducting a review of the Federal government’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with an aim to provide internet access for the lowest cost.
The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Delaware Broadband Office (DBO) confirmed that two internet service providers will begin construction this spring to extend broadband service to more than 5,700 unserved and underserved homes and businesses throughout the state.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dedicated over $313 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed networks in 18 states.
Connecticut has made significant progress toward its broadband goals, with access to gigabit-speed internet rising from 38 percent of locations in 2022 to nearly 87 percent by the end of 2024, a new report shows.
