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ISPs, Banks Still Want Looser Financing Rules for FCC Subsidy

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 21, 2024 – Internet service providers and banks continued to ask the Federal Communications Commission to loosen restrictions on where its subsidy participants can obtain a letter of credit. Current FCC rules limit participants' options to banks.

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Discussion at PTC’DC – A Look at New World Dynamics: Pitfalls and Opportunities.

PTC

On September 6, Vint Cerf, Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and a key architect of the internet, will join our discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our digital infrastructure. appeared first on Pacific Telecommunications Council.

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PTC Member Profile: Jin Cheng, Starcloud Information Limited

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In addition, quantum cryptography promises near-unbreakable encryption, which is crucial for secure communications in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. How can telecommunications technologies help humanity? Telecommunications technologies have enhanced communication, connectivity, and access to information.

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Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access

Broadband Breakfast

GFiber started in 2010 as a Google-driven experiment to catalyze the gigabit internet ecosystem, and has since pioneered the gigabit and multigig internet future. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services. What, if anything, have states been doing to prioritize open access fiber?

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National Conference of State Legislatures’ Broadband Policy Toolkit

Blandin on Broadband

MN S 1063 2024 Sales and Use Taxation Status: Failed – Adjourned – Senate Taxes Committee Date of Last Action: 1/31/2023 Author: Westrom (R) Topics: Funding and Taxes, Infrastructure Summary: Relates to taxation, relates to sales and use, provides an exemption for fiber and conduit used in broadband and internet access services, appropriates (..)

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Pressing Issues in Digital Infrastructure to Be Discussed at PTC’DC

PTC

The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC), a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of digital infrastructure, telecommunications and ICT, has announced the opening of registration for PTC’DC. “At PTC, we’re all about embracing innovation and industry collaboration.

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Broadband Matters OBD Updates Jan 15, 2025: Upcoming meetings and Task Force meetings notes

Blandin on Broadband

Participating in the pre-qualification process does not bind any internet service provider to submit a project area proposal. There will only be one pre-qualification round, so prospective applicants must participate, even if they only intend to apply for BEAD funds in later rounds of subgrantee selection.