Next Generation Broadband in Montana

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Broadband Webinar on State Broadband Policies and the Broadband USDA Technical Assistance Workshop

One segment approximately 52 minutes focuses on what we can do to improve broadband.  Around 56 minutes refers to importance of planning.  And, a short conversation on cooperatives and public/private partnerships 37:00 to address and the rate of return can be for the long term.

Huge Drone Successfully Beamed Internet from 62,500 Feet High

The giant solar-powered drone was able to host video calls around the globe!

Bullish on Broadband: Time to Get Your Grant Proposals Ready

At least 15 federal agencies provide grants to support better broadband. It’s time for communities to get moving if they want to claim their share.

How Will the Latest Wi-Fi Tech Affect Local Areas?

The FCC’s decision to open up spectrum for Wi-Fi 6 technology may significantly increase broadband access. However, utilities and public safety are afraid their communications may be compromised.

US Ignite Announced Project OVERCOME to Grow Broadband Access

Project OVERCOME, led by US Ignite and funded by the National Science Foundation, will select five proof-of-concept projects to grow access to broadband connectivity in underserved or unserved areas.

Bullish on Broadband: New Fiscal Year Means Replenished Grant Funds for Many Programs

Billions of dollars’ worth of broadband support are up for renewal as the federal government celebrates its new year. Craig Settles offers an overview of the types of grants and where to start hunting.

Why only “Broadband” – Why not “Gigabit Fiber” for Montana?  Let’s build for the future. Digital Town Squares Drive Economic Development

Gigabit internet is the next generation of broadband internet service which is typically delivered over fiber optic lines and provides speeds of 1,000Mbps, which is also referred to as “1 Gbps” or “Gigabit” internet.

State Broadband Policy Explorer – Laws governing high-speed internet access

Categories in the tool include: broadband programs, competition and regulation, definitions, funding and financing, and infrastructure access.

Spectrum experiences internet service failure Wednesday morning in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado

For hours before the company posted about the outage, multiple Twitter users claiming to be from different parts of Montana took to the social media site Wednesday morning to ask the company for answers about the internet outage.

AT&T’s DSL Phaseout Is Leaving Poor, Rural Users Behind

A new report, co-written by a workers union and an advocacy group, says that the company has limited fiber upgrades to wealthier areas.

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