Broadband Equity News

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Bidenomics' Internet Investment: Wealthy Left-Wing Regions Benefit, Ted Cruz Warns of 'Wasteful' BEAD Spending"

President Biden's $42.45 billion broadband internet investment, part of his "Bidenomics" campaign, is primarily benefiting affluent blue cities and states rather than rural areas as intended, according to a report by Senator Ted Cruz. The report reveals that funding has been allocated to areas with million-dollar residences and beachfront properties, including locations with existing internet access. It also highlights instances of odd distribution, such as allocating funds to areas with no unserved locations or redundant funding. The report criticizes the bias towards fiber broadband and the lack of consideration for alternative technologies. The Biden administration estimates that 8.5 million locations in the US lack internet access.

via Fox News|

#access #and-deployment-bead-funding #bidenomics

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden administration announces $930M in grants to expand high-speed internet in rural areas across the US"

The US Department of Commerce has announced $930m in grants to expand internet access to every home in the country. The grants will create large-scale networks that will enable retail broadband providers to link subscribers to the internet. The funds will be used to lay 12,000 miles of new fiber through 35 states and Puerto Rico. The largest grant, of nearly $89m, was awarded to an Alaska-based telecommunications company that hopes to build a fiber network through a remote section of the state where an estimated 55% of people lack access to basic internet.

via ABC News|

#biden-administration #broadband-equity #infrastructure

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Government Grants Aim to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas Across the US"

The US Department of Commerce has announced $930m in grants to expand internet access to every home in the country. The grants will create large-scale networks that will enable retail broadband providers to link subscribers to the internet. The funds will be used to lay 12,000 miles of new fiber through 35 states and Puerto Rico. The largest grant, of nearly $89m, was awarded to an Alaska-based telecommunications company that hopes to build a fiber network through a remote section of the state where an estimated 55% of people lack access to basic internet.

via The Associated Press|

#biden-administration #broadband-equity #infrastructure