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May 2015 Map of the Month: Qualifying CAF II Areas

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced nearly $1.7 billion to price cap carriers to expand and support broadband service in rural areas as part of Connect American Fund...
Last updated: May 27, 2015
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Akamai State of the Internet and Security Report Now Available

In an effort to be more holistic, Akamai has released its most extensive report to date on current Internet attack trends. The report indicates that the most popularly targeted industries...
Last updated: May 27, 2015
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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

The Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program was published last Friday, May 22, and will be accepting applications until July 6, 2015....
Last updated: May 26, 2015
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Utah Broadband Outreach Center Launches Locate.utah.gov

Today, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) launched a premier interactive economic development map, now available online at locate.utah.gov....
Last updated: May 18, 2015
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National Alliance Forms to Support Digital Inclusion

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance recently formed to promote and coordinate broadband adoption efforts....
Last updated: May 15, 2015
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Connect America Fund Offers Price Cap Carriers Nearly $1.7 Billion for Rural Broadband

The FCC recently announced it will offer price cap carriers nearly $1.7 billion to expand and support broadband service in rural areas where market forces alone cannot support deployment....
Last updated: May 7, 2015
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NTIA to Host Broadband Opportunities Council Webinar

On May 20, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a webinar to explain the comment process for the newly-formed Broadband Opportunity Council....
Last updated: May 7, 2015
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White House Announces Plan to Offer Free E-Books

As part of the ConnectED Initiative, the president announced a plan to offer free e-books to low income students....
Last updated: May 6, 2015
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Broadband Opportunity Council Seeks Comments on Improving Federal Practices

The White House announced it is seeking public comments on how federal agencies can promote broadband deployment, adoption, and competition. Comments are due on June 10, 2015....
Last updated: April 29, 2015
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FirstNet Seeking Comments on Proposed Legislative Interpretation

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is seeking comments on its Second Notice of Further Proposed Interpretations of Parts of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012....
Last updated: April 22, 2015