Upcoming event
The Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) advises the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at NTIA on a broad range of spectrum policy issues. The members are spectrum policy experts, appointed as "Special Government Employees," from outside the Federal government. Committee members offer expertise and perspective on reforms to enable new technologies and services, including reforms that expedite the American public's access to broadband services, public safety, and long-range spectrum planning.
A discussion with:
- Alexandra Givens, President & CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology
- Henry Claypool, Technology Consultant for AAPD and Former Director of the HHS Office on Disability
- Sandy Ho, Director of the Disability Inclusion Fund at Borealis Philanthropy
- Jenny Choi, Director of Programs at the Media Democracy Fund (moderator)
Learn all about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the recent federal internet subsidy. Hear from the National Consumer Law Center about how this program has changed as it transformed from the temporary EBB program to the long-term ACP. Talk about the new and enhanced consumer protections. Hear from Digital Equity practitioners at the KC Digital Drive talking about what outreach and sign up looks like in their communities, what’s working well and also what kinds of problematic behavior they are seeing from bad actors.
Complete applications from States (including the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) must be received through the NTIA application portal (https://grants.ntia.gov) no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 12, 2022.
This webinar will provide an in-depth look at how eligible entities can access the NTIA Grants Portal and apply for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. This webinar will provide applicants with technical assistance and prepare them to write high-quality applications.
With $1 billion in funding, the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides funding for this vital part of our nation's high-speed network and will reduce the cost of bringing high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities.
As ISPs build out networks to unserved and underserved communities, they need to reconsider the effectiveness of their security infrastructure. The threat landscape has grown. Recently released research from A10 Networks reveals that DDoS Weapons exceed 15 million and that most regional ISPs experience frequent DDoS attacks. Rural communities are especially vulnerable to DDoS and other cyberthreats.
In this webinar we will discuss:
The unique thing about United Fiber is that they now have about 24,000 fiber subscribers and its parent company, United Electric, has 7500 members (10,000 meters). They are the only electric cooperative with more fiber subscribers than electric members in the country. Furthermore, they are a small cooperative with one of the lowest customer densities (2.5 meters per mile) in the State of Missouri. Darren Farnan, General Manager at United Fiber, will share how they have now built out the bulk of their membership (finishing in the next 12 months) in over 40 communities in Northwest Missouri.
Congress has set up a three-step process for states to receive their infrastructure money: submitting and gaining approval for 1) a letter of intent, 2) an initial proposal, and 3) a final proposal (collectively, a “covered application”). Upon receipt of the Letter of Intent, NTIA will provide the Point of Contact for each Eligible Entity instructions on how to submit a request for Initial Planning Funds through the application portal at https://grants.ntia.gov/.
Congress has set up a three-step process for states to receive their infrastructure money: submitting and gaining approval for 1) a letter of intent, 2) an initial proposal, and 3) a final proposal (collectively, a “covered application”). Letters of intent must include:
A statement that the Eligible Entity intends to participate in the Program;