$10 Million Committed to Detroit’s Open-Access Fiber Network

The American Rescue Plan Act which was passed into law on March 11, 2021, was established to speed up the United States’ recovery from the economic effects of COVID-19. One of the ways it is helping is by providing funds to expand internet access. Detroit will be benefiting from the funds to help with its…

An Idaho County Turns Its Focus to Expanding Broadband

Two years after the pandemic hit, many counties are still struggling with access to high-speed internet. Federal funds continue to be distributed, allowing counties to focus on broadband expansion projects. One Idaho county is doing just that. Latah County, Idaho has formed the Latah County Broadband Coalition to address the internet infrastructure needs of the…

Nebraska Police Department Gets Approval for Police Robot

Technology has come a long way for public safety organizations, finding new ways to keep police officers safer. Many police stations are using drones, but now robots are coming into play. Grant funding has recently been approved for one police department in Nebraska. Last month, the Columbus City Council accepted a $65,720 grant from the…

Michigan Residents Still Struggling for High-Speed Internet

Narrowing the digital divide has become a top priority in the nation since COVID-19 hit in 2020. Millions of dollars in federal funding have been dispersed to help expand broadband, along with many private organizations pulling together to help fund projects. So why are some Michigan residents still struggling to get connected? In rural and…

T-Mobile US Looking to Disrupt Broadband for Large Internet Providers

The necessity for high-speed, reliable internet service has become apparent these past two years. With high demand, comes high prices, unless the competition increases. T-Mobile US is making the move to be a part of the world of internet service providers. Earlier this month, T-Mobile launched a new fixed wireless service for consumers. The mobile…

Army National Guard Network to Get $15 Million Upgrade

GuardNet is the computer network that provides the Army National Guard access to the Internet, allows them to connect with other databases and networks, and gives leaders tools for training and mission planning and execution. AT&T is now contracted to upgrade the network. Last week, AT&T announced that it was awarded an 11-year, $15 million…

Illinois Communities Join Forces to Expand Broadband

Narrowing the digital divide has been the focus of communities across the nation these past two years. When the pandemic hit, the true gap in high-speed internet access came to light. This has resulted in many communities coming together to get access to their residents. Several counties in Illinois are doing the same. The Accelerate…

Traverse City to Expand Fiber-Optic with $18.2 Million Loan

The nation has been focused on narrowing the digital divide since COVID hit in 2020. Federal funding has made a large impact, but some communities have had to seek other options. One Michigan city is looking to borrow money to help get high-speed internet to its residents and businesses. Traverse City Commissioners unanimously agreed to…

Alaska to Receive Life-Changing Funds for Internet Expansion

Alaska is in the top ten slowest states for internet, leaving many native tribes and organizations dreaming about how different life would be with high-speed internet. With all the federal funding set aside for high-speed internet expansion, many are taking action to get “a piece of the pie”. Federal infrastructure money could provide city-quality broadband…

New Service Provides Status Updates of Emergency Response

When you are dealing with an emergency, every minute can feel like a lifetime. You are constantly on the lookout for first responders and asking, “When will help arrive?”.  Would you be more at ease if you could get a status update? Now you can! Warren County, Ohio has recently launched a text messaging service…

City-Owned Broadband Network Takes Off in Fort Collins

Local governments have made it a priority to connect their residents to high-speed internet since the pandemic hit in 2020. Although the federal government has already provided millions of dollars in funding and they are anticipating more, local governments are looking for other ways to help their residents and businesses now! Like many other localities,…

FirstNet Celebrates 10 Years

February 22, 2022, marked the 10-year anniversary of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) being signed into law. FirstNet has come a long way since first established. Why was FirstNet established? The September 11, 2001 attacks on America forever changed our lives and the way public safety agencies communicate. When disaster strikes, communication networks get…