Officials clarify American Rescue Plan funds allocation for broadband and infrastructure enhancements.

Rio Blanco County officials and staff reviewed options to repair or replace fire- and weather-damaged broadband towers, discussed cost drivers (radios, backhaul, solar batteries), and agreed to gather subscriber contact lists and cost estimates before deciding whether to rebuild in-house or seek contractors or a third‑party operator.

Legislative fiscal staff and the Governor's Finance Office updated the Interim Finance Committee on Oct. 16 that Nevada has spent roughly 70% of its $2.7 billion state fiscal recovery award; about $789 million remains unobligated, with Home Means Nevada (~$227M) and broadband (~$173M) the largest single buckets still to be deployed.

Legislation exempts broadband equipment from personal property tax in qualified areas.

Cabot receives 2024 Trendsetter City award for broadband initiative boosting economic development

Washoe County partners with broadband providers to enhance rural internet access and services.

Senate File 22-2024 reforms telecom regulations, promoting VoIP while protecting vulnerable Minnesotans.

Committee members defer House Bill 453 to address concerns about statewide regulations.

Board approves funding for broadband access and quality of life projects in Madison

Pine County endorses grant support and establishes new state aid highways for improved funding.

The board adopts resolutions for extending lease agreements with T Mobile and Verizon.

AT and T announces major investments and updates on FirstNet and broadband programs in Michigan.

Dispatchers report new mapping system lacks functionality, jeopardizing emergency response times.

The Trump administration has illegally declared the Digital Equity Act of 2021 “racist and unconstitutional,” and called for it to be dismantled. The grant program had been helping push affordable...

Wisconsin allocates $13 million to improve digital equity and broadband access for residents.

Idaho House concurs on Senate amendments to broadband and FOIA bills amid legislative discussions.

Scout Hall repairs are postponed due to administrative changes and unresolved internet access conflicts.

Officials advance plans for new broadband towers to enhance communication in the county.

Allexer Namundjembo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) plans to finalise the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) report by August.  The report would incorporate feedback from a validation workshop held in Windhoek last week.  The workshop brought together mobile operators, service providers, policymakers, and the media to discuss improving Namibia’s telecommunications infrastructure sharing framework. The RIA, supported by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), forms part of the country’s broader strategy to advance inclusive digital development.  It draws on global examples from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, and Mauritius and recommends reducing infrastructure duplication, boosting competition, and expanding access to affordable broadband. Emilia Nghikembua, Cran’s chief executive officer, said the authority will use the findings and feedback to decide whether to revise the current framework or introduce new regulatory tools.  If changes are adopted, further stakeholder engagement will follow. Nghikembua said that while current laws support passive infrastructure sharing, such as towers, ducts, and poles, there are persistent challenges in enforcing active sharing and regulatory compliance. “Sections 48 and 50 of the Communications Act mandate passive sharing, and dominant operators are required to engage in active sharing. But enforcement has been difficult, with some disputes before the High Court and the Namibian Competition Commission. We need to strengthen our framework to ensure that the law delivers results,” she said. She stressed that infrastructure sharing is key to economic growth, adding that it allows operators to reach underserved areas, reduce costs, and deliver affordable services to consumers. She said the regulatory environment is generally seen as enabling but lacks the flexibility to adapt to market developments.  “There is a strong need to introduce soft law instruments like codes of practice and regulatory guidelines. These tools will provide the flexibility for operators to adopt business models that suit their realities while ensuring compliance and transparency,” she said. Nghikembua called for better oversight, clear pricing rules, and more transparency in publishing available capacity.  “We must foster good-faith negotiations and fair treatment of all market players. Strengthened oversight will help avoid delays and disputes and create a more sustainable and equitable industry,” she said. The 2025 workshop builds on previous efforts. In 2019, Cran launched a similar consultation process after smaller operators raised concerns about dominant players blocking infrastructure access.  That process led to revised regulations in 2020 clarifying rules around passive sharing. However, active sharing issues remain unresolved. “Ultimately, these reforms are about giving our citizens access to better services and giving our industry room to innovate and grow,” Nghikembua said.

County initiates paving on Highway N and upgrades 911 technology for better emergency response.

The commission approved a consent agenda and a set of project motions including: Long Bridge (I‑84) replacement; SR‑193/1800 North scope increase; abandonment and fund transfer for the SR‑190 Fort Union merge lane; SR‑201 bridge deck preservation; Springville 1600 South funding; SR‑132 improvements; Spanish Valley US‑191 southbound passing lane; SR‑16 bridge and culvert replacements; and added scope for the High Country Net broadband phase 5.

Starlink launches in Sri Lanka, offering fast, low-latency satellite internet. India rollout expected soon pending final regulatory clearance.

Will the FCC put a limit on internet data caps?