by andflywrite | Jun 1, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Kudos to Gary for the article below, and for the comment that the complexity of the grant process below stifles competition and innovation. Anybody assembling a grant also needs to avoid areas covered by other federal grants like the CAF reverse auction, ReConnect,...
by andflywrite | Jun 1, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Many more people in cities lack broadband access than in rural areas, but lawmakers are primarily focused on extending high-speed access to remote areas. Yes, quality high-speed internet access is a nationwide problem, not just rural, not just urban, but for all...
by andflywrite | Jun 1, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Of note, this article says students prefer online to in-person, with a few exceptions. If that continues, we’ll need large changes in the way we conceive of what a University is, and what a “campus” should be. Another area where vast changes are...
by andflywrite | May 28, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
From Axios: Biden’s plan emphasizes building fiber and steering funding to community-owned networks to ensure widespread connectivity and increase competition. That generally aligns with Google Fiber’s new approach of partnering with cities willing...
by andflywrite | May 24, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Kudos to Richard Lowenberg: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) on May 19, 2021, for the Broadband Infrastructure Program—what the Consolidated Appropriations Act referred to as the...
