FCC launches deregulation initiative, seeks industry input
The FCC is seeking public input on every rule that could be eliminated to reduce regulatory burdens in the telecommunications sector.
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California to expand broadband in rural areas with $48 million in grants
The funding will support projects bringing high-speed internet to approximately 22,000 Californians.
Connecticut launches $144 million funding program to expand internet access
The funding will help to connect people across the state to reliable, high speed internet.
Texas comptroller to deliver $700 million for statewide broadband projects
Texas' BOOT II program supports countywide infrastructure projects that offer broadband access to homes and businesses that have insufficient access to dependable internet.
More than $1 billion available for BEAD projects in Illinois
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants has opened.
Application period opens for $272 million to expand internet access in Maine
The funding is the largest grant in Maine’s history for internet expansion.
Michigan opens applications for $1.5 billion internet expansion grants
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Michigan High-Speed Internet Office will accept applications through April 9.
California PUC doles out millions in grants for broadband expansion
This funding is part of the Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which looks to expand broadband access across California.
NTIA awards $276 million to expand internet access in tribal communities
The funding will support both broadband infrastructure deployment and internet adoption projects in tribal communities across the country.
Virginia gets federal approval to use $1.48 billion for statewide broadband expansion
Virginia was the first state to complete the requirements to access federal BEAD grants.
