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News by Topic: Broadband

Aug 29, 2024 - Announcement of new rules adopted to guide up to $9 billion in targeted investments to expand 5G mobile wireless broadband services in rural areas. Notes that investments will be guided by new mobile coverage data and updated broadband coverage maps.
Source: Federal Communications Commission
Aug 19, 2024 - Highlights rural mental healthcare opportunities for access and barriers to care through telehealth. Discusses workforce shortages, stigma, telehealth infrastructure, reimbursement, and more.
Source: Psychology Today
Aug 14, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the South Carolina Department of Social Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by September 13, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2024 - Notice from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announcing a public meeting of the FirstNet Authority Board and Board Committees on August 21, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Mountain. An agenda will be published on the FirstNet Authority website. Public attendance will be available online only.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 12, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services Administration to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by September 11, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 12, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Virginia Department of Social Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by September 11, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 5, 2024 - Provides overview of an Oklahoma State University-led program which has installed sound-proof telehealth booths in four rural libraries. Notes that the program aims to alleviate two common barriers to healthcare for rural populations: long distances to healthcare facilities and lack of internet access.
Source: KOKH Fox 25
Jul 25, 2024 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a public meeting of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC) on August 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The CEDC makes recommendations to the FCC on advancing equity in the provision of and access to digital communication services and products. The agenda will include introductions of working group chairs, discussions of plans, and the receiving of information from the FCC Office of Communications Business Opportunities. The meeting will be streamed on the FCC website.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 16, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on performance testing measures for its Universal Service Programs. Comments are due by September 16, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 15, 2024 - Highlights the impact of transportation costs on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between rural and urban areas. Discusses rural grocery store access, broadband access, local industry, and county-level data on SNAP coverage.
Source: The Daily Yonder