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News by Topic: Broadband

Dec 5, 2025 - Some mobile clinics in Michigan have been upgraded to include satellite internet service. Describes how reliable internet facilitates access to healthcare for rural communities.
Source: CMU News
Dec 1, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would clarify and modify existing regulations impacting the deployment of wireless infrastructure with particular focus on state and local regulations. Comments are due December 31, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 19, 2025 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has waived a rule regarding rural rates for applicants of the Telecommunications Program of the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program for funding year 2026. Offers guidance on calculating rates.
Source: Universal Service Administrative Co.
Oct 28, 2025 - Highlights a telehealth summit discussing strategies for expanding access to telehealth in South Carolina. Includes discussion of the need for expanded broadband in rural communities as well as digital literacy training for patients.
Source: WCSC
Oct 24, 2025 - Highlights an app from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supporting home-based primary care teams in areas with low internet connectivity. The app allows for digital access to patient information in the field, reducing the need for printed documents and increasing patient privacy and healthcare quality.
Source: VA News
Oct 20, 2025 - Describes a broadband access program in a rural Georgia county. Discusses the importance of building partnerships and infrastructure as a means to obtain funding and increase sustainability after the initial funding is spent.
Source: National Association of Counties
Oct 17, 2025 - Discusses higher suicide rates for rural residents compared to urban residents and a Louisiana university's online therapy program to address those higher rates. Discusses the program's shift to focus on engaging communities, successes after year 1, and work to address broadband challenges.
Source: WAFB