NDIA is excited to announce the launch of our new interactive Affiliate Map, a user-friendly tool designed to simplify connections with other Affiliates! The map includes search and filter options to help find affiliates by organization name and location. We encourage everyone to explore the map and discover affiliates in your area. If you need to update your organization's information on the map, please email us at community@digitalinclusion.org
Brendan Carr, newly minted chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has been plenty busy making his mark in the telecommunications regulatory landscape. Here's a look at the most notable events that have transpired during Carr's first 30 days—and what we can expect in the months to come:
After nearly 15 years at the helm of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Michael K. Powell has announced he will retire later in 2025, capping a distinguished career of leadership in the cable and broadband industries. During his tenure, Powell strengthened NCTA’s role in shaping public policy and guiding the broadband and entertainment industries through rapid transformation. Under his leadership, NCTA successfully championed policies that expanded broadband access, encouraged technological innovation, and advanced a competitive digital marketplace.
Even though the U.S. Commerce Department agency responsible for broadband officially approved federal funds for Louisiana, Delaware and Nevada, those state broadband offices are unable go forward because an unrelated federal agency—the National Institute for Standards and Technology—has not done its routine check-off. Then-National Telecommunications and Information Administrator Alan Davidson approved Louisiana’s final proposal on Jan. 13, one week before Inauguration Day.
NRECA is urging the Trump administration to update federal broadband policies and programs to better support rural America’s access to high-speed internet and strengthen the economy, public safety, health and education. In letters to several new Trump administration officials—Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr—NRECA outlined how the federal government can empower co-ops to provide rural broadband by reforming key programs, regulations and funding mechanisms.
MCNC and Fybe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roanoke Cooperative, announced the creation of eNCore. This new non-profit collaboration is tasked with bridging the digital divide for residential and business communities throughout rural North Carolina—providing next-generation connectivity and high-speed access to all the modern resources needed to participate in today’s digital economy.
eX² Technology announced the agreement to deliver an approximate $43.2 million fiber optic middle mile network in Pima County (AZ). The open-access fiber optic network will enable high-speed, reliable internet access to support remote learning, telework, telehealth, and more while fostering digital equity and inclusion. As communities across the country wrestle with limited internet options, Pima County is taking the necessary steps to drive its future connectivity forward.
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