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New Council on National Security Bolsters the FCC’s Arsenal against China

Broadband Breakfast

As a result, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is working to fortify American telecommunications networks and counter foreign adversaries’ cyber aggression. The first is strengthening and securing technology and telecommunications supply chains. billion in 2024 alone.

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League of MN Cities recap on SF2045: Community TV grants and HF1740 Equal access to broadband bill

Blandin on Broadband

I have also been following but nice to see what others day During the week of March 17, Minnesota lawmakers considered two bills related to telecommunications and broadband access. League of MN Cities posts information on two bills ( SF 2045 and HF 1740 ) going through the MN Legislature right now. Check out full article for more details.

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Telcos Oppose Use of Digital Bharat Nidhi for R&D, Cite Deviation from Core Objective: Report

Telecom Talk

and ICR at DBN 4G Sites Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) Fund Formerly known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), the DBN is primarily financed through a 5 percent levy on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of telecom service providers (TSPs) and internet service providers (ISPs).

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Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

Broadband Breakfast

  During the afternoon keynote, Sharayah Lane (Lummi Nation), Senior Policy Advisor, Indigenous Community Connectivity, Internet Society, shared her advice for working with tribal communities. Her career in telecommunications spans 30+ years, starting her most recent position at FBA in 2021.

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Mahesh Krishnaswamy: The Future of BEAD: Unlocking Reach & Resilience with High Capacity Wireless

Broadband Breakfast

It powers everything from education and finance to healthcare and emergency response, not to mention our increasing conversations with AI agents recently. The United States is on a mission to extend high-speed internet to every corner of the country. Connectivity is the backbone of our society. The field is open.

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A view from Arlington MN on current MN broadband legislation

Blandin on Broadband

Section one amends data privacy rules concerning internet service provider data shared with the states broadband office and officially renames that office as the Office of Broadband Development and Digital Equity. The program finances infrastructure upgrades, affordable services, and digital inclusion initiatives, targeting high-need areas.

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ALLO Fiber Blames New BEAD Requirements for Layoffs

Broadband Breakfast

ALLO provides high-speed Internet and other communications services in 53 cities across Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, and Missouri. Moline attributed much of the recent financial struggles to new BEAD program requirements issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on June 6.