Next Generation Broadband in Montana

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America’s internet wasn’t prepared for online school

Distance learning shows how badly rural America needs broadband

Yellowstone encourages public comment on a proposal to improve telecommunication services to meet critical needs

The installation of fiber-optic cable along 187 miles of park roads.

“We’re In This Together” Update MEDA Fall Conference and Candidate Forum Agenda – 10/13-15 – Online – Register Now!

The agenda has some interactive segments – look it over and be prepared to share.  Thank you!

Montana delegate makes rural broadband appeal at DNC – Internet Access in Montana

According to BroadbandNow, Montana ranks “nearly dead last” in terms of Internet access in the 50 states.

Seattle Unsure if Students Have Proper Tech for School – How About In Montana?

How many kids actually need the technology? And does it work well enough to meet remote learning demands?

Pacific Northwest Rural Broadband Alliance

The Pacific Northwest Rural Broadband Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to building community powered fast and affordable broadband networks for communities across the Pacific Northwest region, focusing particularly on under-served and un-connected rural communities.

USDA Seeks Applications for Community Connect Grants to Fund Broadband in Unserved Rural Areas

The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service does not exist.

States finding creative uses for CARES money to speed and sustain recovery including Broadband expansion

Gov. Bill Lee announced Tennessee will invest $61 million in CARES Act funding on broadband expansion to support distance learning, telehealth and Tennesseans working from home.

Emergency workers in fire-hit town tap into SpaceX’s Starlink internet

The company has found some early adopters ahead of that rollout in the form of emergency responders working to rebuild the town of Maiden in the state of Washington.

COVID Relief Helps Tribes Bring Broadband To Some Montana Reservations

Reese says the tribes’ wireless network will allow public school and college students to fully participate in online education and give residents access to telehealth visits with providers. It will even deliver connectivity into tribal police vehicles.