Next Generation Broadband in Montana

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Tester Leads Push to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet in Montana

Senators to Congressional leadership: “Failing to extend funding would be irresponsible”

NTIA Launches BEAD Initial Proposal Progress Dashboard 

For the first time, the public will have insights into each of the 56 eligible states’ and territories’ progress toward submitting their Initial Proposals for the BEAD program by the December 27, 2023 deadline. Initial Proposals are critical plans that show how each state or territory will spend millions – or billions – of funding to expand high-speed Internet service.

New Webinar Series: Tribal Business of Broadband Set to Launch Starting Oct. 30

The session will draw from the diverse experiences of seasoned Tribal Broadband experts, representing both regulated and non-regulated Tribal networks. One of the focuses of the first webinar will be to outline the high-level business considerations that arise when establishing Tribal networks.

Great Falls Development Alliance Quarter Index 2023Q3

Speed of TDS fiber network being constructed door-to-door in Great Falls: 8GB

Getting broadband to rural Montana hits a snag

Taking broadband to rural areas is expensive, and the mixup means an estimated 250 service locations, like households and businesses, are still in limbo depending on whether Tri County decides to move forward.

Senator Jon Tester Continues Push to Bring Rural Tech Hub to Montana During Senate Hearing with Secretary of Commerce

I have faith in this country, and I have faith in our ability to emerge from a time when we’ve outsourced our jobs to a time when we can bring the jobs back here again”;

“I am blown away by the effort that Montanans have put forth on this opportunity”

Best Internet Providers in Montana – What has been your experience? Add your comments below.

Montana has no great reputation for fast, reliable and affordable internet. Ookla’s Speedtest data ranks it way down in 49th place among the states (and Washington DC), with only Wyoming and Alaska coming in behind Montana. However, most city dwellers can still access decent broadband speeds.

Introducing Grace Stephens, the new Federal Broadband lead for Montana

As we continue this important effort, I want to call your attention to many upcoming opportunities you have to shape the deployment of $628 million in Broadband infrastructure funds throughout Montana. You can sign up for email updates

State BEAD Plans and “Chilling Effect” of Municipal Broadband Restrictions – Montana’s Five Year Action Plan

A handful of other states with municipal broadband blocking preemption laws have also submitted their Five Year Action Plans or Initial Proposals. They include: Georgia, Montana, Utah, Virginia, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

CenturyLink says no easy answer for poor rural Montana service

The Biden Administration has set aside roughly $629 million for rural broadband in Montana. A state broadband commission is deciding now how the money will be spent.

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