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...
by andflywrite | May 24, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
It is a major staffing challenge for districts to simultaneously offer both traditional and online classes. Before the pandemic, teachers’ unions were typically harsh critics of virtual learning, which they called inherently inferior. But with some teachers still...
