https://www.govtech.com/tag/broadband Broadband en-US Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:31:44 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-get-online-nyc-campaign Plus, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance offers digital inclusion programming guidance amid mass enforcement actions, a report reveals consumer cost concerns, millions of seniors lack service, and more. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:31:44 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-get-online-nyc-campaign https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-seattle-invests-in-tech-access Plus, North Carolina is investing millions in broadband, legislation has advanced in U.S. Congress to assess satellite broadband in the Appalachian region, AI is impacting wireless network demand, and more. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:22:08 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-seattle-invests-in-tech-access https://www.govtech.com/network/states-are-unsure-how-to-use-non-deployment-bead-funding The federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program makes some $21 billion available for non-deployment purposes. States are exploring how this funding can be used, and questions remain. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:05:09 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/states-are-unsure-how-to-use-non-deployment-bead-funding https://www.govtech.com/network/midland-county-mich-examines-broadband-timing-build-out County commissioners got a revised schedule for federally funded broadband work. Service provider contracts remain to be signed, and construction is slated to wrap by the end of 2029. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:36:53 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/midland-county-mich-examines-broadband-timing-build-out https://www.govtech.com/network/states-lawmakers-monitor-bead-program-uncertainty The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband Internet would save taxpayers money. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:59:28 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/states-lawmakers-monitor-bead-program-uncertainty https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-ntia-delays-bead-guidance Plus, Maine is looking for partners for its middle-mile network, New Mexico has enacted a law establishing a broadband affordability program, fiber infrastructure expansion is continuing, and more. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:53:34 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-ntia-delays-bead-guidance https://www.govtech.com/network/kentucky-legislature-overrides-governor-on-broadband-network State lawmakers overrode a gubernatorial veto to bring the Kentucky Communications Network Authority, which runs the state’s high-speed fiber network, under the Commonwealth Office of Technology. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:08:11 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/kentucky-legislature-overrides-governor-on-broadband-network https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-30-years-of-the-telecom-act Plus, a lack of funding is impacting digital inclusion initiatives, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a bill for rural and tribal broadband, San Francisco has expanded its free Wi-Fi network, and more. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:02:12 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-30-years-of-the-telecom-act https://www.govtech.com/infrastructure/what-could-offset-data-center-growth-smarter-electric-grids A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:04:56 GMT https://www.govtech.com/infrastructure/what-could-offset-data-center-growth-smarter-electric-grids https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-state-broadband-office-grows Plus, Massachusetts is opening applications for its Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board, Denver launched a streaming platform, experts dub fiber broadband deployment as essential, and more. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:02:57 GMT https://www.govtech.com/network/whats-new-in-digital-equity-state-broadband-office-grows