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October 2023

Mississippi Broadband Director: Funding Awarded to the State Has Gotten “Larger and Larger”

The state of Mississippi will be getting one of the largest allotments in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) rural broadband funding program–$1.2 billion. The funding comes on top of $151.5 million that the state was awarded from the Capital Projects Fund and an earlier award of $32.6 million from the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). “We started with a smaller award and the awards have been getting larger and larger," said Sally Doty, director of the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM).

The Plan for Closing Nevada’s Digital Divide

The Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) is accepting public comment this month on its draft Digital Equity Plan, the state's first statewide-level attempt to eradicate the digital divide. For broadband internet subscriptions, Nevada is slightly above the national rate.

Analysis

The Plan for Closing Nevada’s Digital Divide

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Sponsor: 

Merit Network

Date: 
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:00 to Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:30

Across Michigan, we are at crucial intersections of broadband infrastructure, digital equity and universal internet access. Reaching the destination requires community empowerment that can only happen with the sharing of resources. Whether you’re fueling up, on the road, or seeking your next destination, join us on this transformative expedition to shape a connected future for all.


Bluepeak: Rural Consolidation with Local Flair

Bluepeak has been swiftly and steadily expanding its footprint since its owner, private equity firm GI Partners, acquired competitive cable TV provider Vast Broadband in February 2021. At the time of the acquisition, Vast’s cable network passed 150,000 homes in its anchor markets, Sioux Falls and Rapid City (SD).

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