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Emergencies can strike at any time—are you prepared to stay connected? Read these valuable tips from UScellular on how to stay connected when it matters most. #usccemp https://bit.ly/3z65Evj

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Lumen Technologies is supporting the state of New Mexico, helping them take a big step toward bridging the #DigitalDivide. Through faster internet and improved access, students and educators are now better positioned for success. Students in New Mexico located in underserved areas will also have more opportunities to engage in online learning, access educational resources, and prepare for a digital future! Watch the full video to learn more: #DigitalInclusion #ConnectNewMexico

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Lumen Technologies is supporting the state of New Mexico, helping them take a big step toward bridging the #DigitalDivide. Through faster internet and improved access, students and educators are now better positioned for success. Students in New Mexico located in underserved areas will also have more opportunities to engage in online learning, access educational resources, and prepare for a digital future! Watch the full video to learn more: #DigitalInclusion #ConnectNewMexico

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Lumen Technologies is supporting the state of New Mexico, helping them take a big step toward bridging the #DigitalDivide. Through faster internet and improved access, students and educators are now better positioned for success. Students in New Mexico located in underserved areas will also have more opportunities to engage in online learning, access educational resources, and prepare for a digital future! Watch the full video to learn more: #DigitalInclusion #ConnectNewMexico

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View as Webpage   CPUC BEAD Challenge Process Timeline   California’s 120-day Challenge Process will begin on July 8, 2024, starting with the 30-day Challenge Phase. The CPUC has partnered with Ready.net to provide a Challenge Portal where permissible challengers can register and submit challenges. On June 17, the CPUC will provide the map of eligible locations, access to the BEAD Consumer Challenge website, and the data sets of unserved locations, underserved locations, and CAIs. These will be available on the Challenge Portal.  Pre-registration for the Challenge Portal is currently open to permissible challengers (units of local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and broadband service providers). Registration will remain open through the Rebuttal Phase to allow challenged Service Providers to register and provide counterevidence to rebut challenged locations. For technical assistance with the Portal, please contact [email protected].  The CPUC will hold a series of office hours for live questions on the BEAD Challenge Process. Dates and times will be posted on the BEAD Events page for registration once available. General BEAD Program Information  For more information on the Challenge Process, the CPUC launched a Challenge Process webpage where potential challengers can find information about the Challenge Process as it becomes available and register for informational Events. Additionally, we will be updating the BEAD Frequently Asked Questions page in the coming days and weeks to capture the questions you’ve asked during our webinars or sent to the [email protected] email.  CPUC Communications Division BEAD Program Team  

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Not sure how to map out your project area for that upcoming BEAD application? Talk to your state broadband office! Including niche unserved areas that the state is motivated to cover may make for a stronger application. The states in turn are motivated to organize BEAD into sustainable project areas, and are working hard to balance buildout funding with the projected future of the network. #internetforall #beadprogram #broadband

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Licensed Microwave Prevails – A Viable Option for BEAD funds! 🚀 Alan Davidson, Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), has announced that the agency will soon release new guidelines for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This update is poised to significantly impact the future of microwave broadband across the nation. The new guidelines will introduce the use of alternative technologies, including fixed microwave, particularly in areas where deploying fiber is not economically feasible. Fixed microwave technology still prevails as a persistent option and cost-effective solution, meeting the diverse needs of rural communities. 👉 Read more about the NTIA’s upcoming guidelines and the BEAD program 📞 Contact Intelpath to take advantage of our microwave planning services. There is no up-front fee, to determine channel availability. #Broadband #DigitalEquity #NTIA #BEAD #Connectivity #TechInnovation #DigitalInclusion #Microwave #mmWave #Telecommunications #WirelessTechnology #NetworkDeployment #FreeOffer #Intelpath #HighSpeedInternet

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Deploying a bulk technology program at a property level can be challenging, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This leaves many owner/operators wondering: "How can I manage and support this program without overwhelming my on-site team or leaving residents to fend for themselves?" This article from Broadband Communities offers a solution for not only managing a bulk technology program but also driving revenue from it. Check it out to learn more about the key to deploying and managing a successful program!

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Nokia and Centranet trial brings 50G PON speeds to tribal nation in rural Oklahoma Press Release Nokia and Centranet trial brings 50G PON speeds to tribal nation in rural Oklahoma- Demonstration of Nokia 50G PON solution enables Centranet to become the first company to connect a pilot subscriber in a tribal nation to a 50Gbps fiber connection.- Live commercial trial of Nokia Lightspan MF platform provides Centranet with the foundation needed to provide equitable, high-speed internet access to all.- Nokia is the only vendor supporting all next-generation PON technology options, allowing operators to choose the right strategy for their needs and business cases.8 October 2024 Stillwater, Oklahoma – Nokia today announced that Centranet, a leading electrical cooperative, has become the first company to demonstrate a 50Gbps fiber internet connection for a tribal nation in Oklahoma. The live commercial trial, using Nokia’s Lightspan fiber solution, allowed Centranet to connect a pilot member of the Sac and Fox nation to one of the fastest residential internet speeds available globally. This marks a significant milestone for the company and its ability to close the digital divide for rural and Indigenous communities.The groundbreaking connection was unveiled at the Future of Rural Broadband Showcase, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering world-class broadband technology to historically underserved regions. This is the first live commercial trial of 50G PON technology in a tribal nation, demonstrating how Nokia's fiber access platform can be used to provide future-proof broadband access to communities of all sizes and densities.Using Nokia’s Lightspan MF fiber solution, Centranet can provide current subscribers with multi-gigabit speeds today, along with future 50G PON services needed for online education, telehealth, and digital services essential in the modern era. The trial with Nokia demonstrates Centranet's commitment to ensuring equitable access to reliable, high-speed internet for all.Mark Klimek, Vice President, North American Business Center at Nokia said: “Our fiber platform supports a full range of PON technologies, allowing them to be mixed and matched on the same platform to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet services over a single fiber. This is critical for those who want to future-proof their fiber network and gain the flexibility to address evolving network demands. By partnering with Centranet, we are ensuring that every community, especially those who have been underserved for far too long, can access the opportunities that cutting-edge technology provides, now and for generations to come.”Randle Carter, Principal Chief, Sac and Fox Nation, said: “We pursued this grant to enhance the availability and the viability for our tribal members to access fiber optic opportunities, not just now, but in the future.”Mark Prather, President of Fiber and Technology, said: “"At Centranet, we are deeply committed to investing in the …

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We need to use ALL of the #tools in the #broaband toolbox!

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Have you heard? In support of broadband expansion and digital equity throughout Arizona, eX2 Technology, a Vivacity Company is joining forces with the Arizona Commerce Authorityand Arizona Department of Transportation to promote open access, middle mile broadband infrastructure along the state’s I-17, I-19 and I-40W corridors. This infrastructure can enable BEAD-funded programs by offering middle mile transport to support last mile connections to homes, businesses, community anchor institutions and more. Learn more about leasing dark fiber, conduit and other communications assets and wireless development opportunities >> #eX2Technology #ArizonaCommerceAuthority #ADOT #fiberbroadband #broadbandconnectivity #digitalinclusion #Arizona #darkfiber #BEAD #middlemile

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The regulatory foundation for the Nations emergency communications (NG 911) is those that the FCC has defined The regulatory foundation for the Nations Warpowers communications (Command and Control) is those that the DoD has defined The two, as defined, cannot ‘integrate’, nor find interoperability / compatability solutions…. C2 and its ‘Assured Identity’ - validated credentials - Zero Trust vs Emergency Automatic Number and Location Identification regulations inhibit ability to comply as a integrated solution If this is known, then the only means is to develop a vertical architecture, a layered separation where telecom is the horizontal foundation to provide government localized common and emergency communication (defined as local access and transport authority) and support networks who provide specialized IT Infrastructure solutions

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Emergencies can strike at any time—are you prepared to stay connected? Read these valuable tips from UScellular on how to stay connected when it matters most. #usccemp https://bit.ly/4dQD2oJ

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The California Public Utilities Commission published a white paper with some analysis on broadband pricing for different provider types and mediums. It follows "two focused discussions – one on fixed wireless broadband service and trends, and the other on non-profit broadband service providers, particularly municipal providers" https://lnkd.in/d_gTVmnS

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California Opens BEAD Map Challenge Process The state's challenge phase will last 30 days. July 10, 2024 – California's challenge phase for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program officially opened on Monday and will continue through August 6. During this phase, local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and internet service providers in the state can challenge the state’s broadband coverage map by submitting evidence that it is not accurate through an online portal. Entities can identify specific locations that may not be accurately represented as unserved, underserved, or served. The BEAD program requires states to map broadband connectivity and allocate funds to connect all unserved or underserved addresses. The challenge phase is the first stage in a five-stage, 120-day process to complete broadband coverage maps. The following stages include evidentiary review by the California Public Utilities Commission, rebuttal by challenged service providers, final determination of disputes, and submission of results to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration by the Commission. California was awarded $1.86 billion through BEAD allocations. It has not yet received NTIA approval of its initial proposal.

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