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In New York State, a significant barrier to expanding broadband access lies in the red tape and bureaucratic hurdles surrounding the permitting process for new projects. Lawmakers must prioritize passing legislation that simplifies these obstacles. We can't bring U.S. states into the next era of digitalization until we do this. #NewYork #BroadbandPolicy #RedTape #DigitalDivide

"Since coming to the Senate in 2015, I have made getting more West Virginians broadband access a top priority, which ultimately led to the launch of my Capito Connect plan. Since then, we have made great strides when it comes to connectivity in our state. Additionally, my Capito Connect plan has created the platform to facilitate conversations with people all across West Virginia about the connectivity issues they face, and the urgent need for reliable broadband access." #edtech #digitalinnovation #broadband

On the Blog: Connecting California: Exploring the State of Middle- and Last-mile Broadband Funding

Check out this article about one rural Texas county that solved their broadband dilemma! There are many other rural counties in Texas and elsewhere facing the problem of little to no broadband access. It would be great to see others find such a solution! https://lnkd.in/e-Hk4JUf

💥 Vermont's Game-Changer in Broadband! 💥 Who needs the big incumbents when local communities are taking charge? 💪 Vermont's Communications Union Districts (CUDs) are rewriting the rules of broadband expansion—bringing high-speed internet to underserved rural areas on their own terms. 🌐🚀 With innovative partnerships, community-led strategies, and smart funding, they’re cutting out the middleman and getting it done. Vermont’s rural regions are finally getting the connectivity they deserve—without waiting on the big players. 🙌 This is grassroots broadband done right. 🔥 Is this the future of rural connectivity? Let’s talk! 👇 #BroadbandRevolution #RuralConnectivity #Vermont #Innovation #TechForGood #BroadbandExpansion

The federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (B.E.A.D) works to expand broadband accessibility to locations that are considered unserved. Thanks to this program, the state of Indiana is receiving a sizable amount to close the gap of areas in northeast Indiana that lack internet access. Check out this article to learn more about this massive win for Indiana communities: https://lnkd.in/gceDa-5b #TechNewsUpdate #ConnectivityMatters #WiFiSolutions

"With billions of dollars at stake, and all of the technological means to get this right, the time is now to bridge the hashtag #digitaldivide for every American family." — Carl Guardino Tarana's VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy Read the full article to learn how hashtag #ngFWA technology has rewritten what's possible with wireless broadband and its implications on the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity created by the hashtag #BEAD program: https://lnkd.in/gS_WwqFR

With $42 billion in federal BEAD funds on the table, we have a chance to close our nation’s digital divide and bring connectivity to every home, school, hospital, and business. However, realizing this potential requires more than just financial support—it demands the expertise of experienced ISPs. In my recent op-ed for Governing, I explore why these seasoned ISPs are crucial for the successful deployment and ongoing maintenance of broadband networks.   Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e8stkzyV

Re-upping: 2021 piece I wrote with Jorge Schement. Understanding role of oversight/assessment in broadband as civic infrastructure important in light of Digital Equity Act NOFO. https://lnkd.in/ezdxn7MS

As we enter into the new phase of the historic broadband funding, we at INCOMPAS want to make sure that states, cities, and towns have the resources and strategies in place to effectively deploy their networks. Read more about our Broadband Ready City Checklist in my OpEd below.