June 2024

Sponsor: 

Appalachian Regional Commission

Date: 
Tue, 07/02/2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

This virtual training series provides attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective and sustainable broadband ecosystems in their communities.  The broadband landscape in Appalachia is one that is ever evolving and remaining current on the resources, challenges, and opportunities is imperative to fostering growth, affecting positive change, and improving outcomes throughout the region.   

SESSION 1 – JUNE 18, 2024: Broadband as an Investment



CBRS gets a boost under new FCC usage rules

The Federal Communications Commission announced new rules governing commercial operations in 3.5GHz CBRS that will expand unencumbered services in the band to an additional 72 million people across more than a dozen states. At issue are the Dynamic Protection Area (DPA) neighborhoods along coastlines and around federal facilities throughout the country.

Sponsor: 

Appalachian Regional Commission

Date: 
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 14:00 to 15:00
Sponsor: 

Appalachian Regional Commission

Date: 
Tue, 06/25/2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

This virtual training series provides attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective and sustainable broadband ecosystems in their communities.  The broadband landscape in Appalachia is one that is ever evolving and remaining current on the resources, challenges, and opportunities is imperative to fostering growth, affecting positive change, and improving outcomes throughout the region.   

SESSION 1 – JUNE 18, 2024: Broadband as an Investment



Sponsor: 

Appalachian Regional Commission

Date: 
Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

This virtual training series provides attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective and sustainable broadband ecosystems in their communities.  The broadband landscape in Appalachia is one that is ever evolving and remaining current on the resources, challenges, and opportunities is imperative to fostering growth, affecting positive change, and improving outcomes throughout the region.   

SESSION 1 – JUNE 18, 2024: Broadband as an Investment



Sponsor: 

Appalachian Regional Commission

Date: 
Tue, 06/18/2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

This virtual training series provides attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective and sustainable broadband ecosystems in their communities.  The broadband landscape in Appalachia is one that is ever evolving and remaining current on the resources, challenges, and opportunities is imperative to fostering growth, affecting positive change, and improving outcomes throughout the region.   



Echostar accuses T-Mobile of ‘anticompetitive’ acquisitions

Every other year, the Federal Communications Commission asks for input on the state of competition in the domestic communications market, to help inform a report to Congress.

Sponsor: 

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Date: 
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

Join the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology (OET) for insightful discussions on digital equity and education as interrelated and complementary goals. The three-part webinar series will spotlight states that are effectively leveraging partnerships with educational institutions to advance digital equity.



Sponsor: 

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Date: 
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

Join the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology (OET) for insightful discussions on digital equity and education as interrelated and complementary goals. The three-part webinar series will spotlight states that are effectively leveraging partnerships with educational institutions to advance digital equity.



Crown Castle cuts jobs, small cell expansion plans

As part of its ongoing strategic review, Crown Castle said it will cut between 3,000 and 5,000 small cell nodes out of its 2024 construction plans. The company also announced it will cut 10 percent of its workforce. Crown Castle's move casts yet another shadow over the small cell industry in general.