Lack of Data Makes Evaluating NY Affordability Law Difficult: Benton
The act went into effect a year ago, but participation rates are unclear.
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The act went into effect a year ago, but participation rates are unclear.
Benton's Caroline Stratton found 1,253 New York households enrolled in ABA plans in 2025 based on a partial data set. About 1.2 million N.Y. households were eligible under the law
The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.
Maryland officials are urging NTIA and Congress to let states use remaining BEAD funds for integrated, multi-use infrastructure rather than single-purpose broadband builds.
Aggressive broadband expansion in late 2025 extended fiber access to 60 percent of U.S. homes.
Communities see setbacks in broadband access a year after funding loss.
Early signs of a massive federal broadband expansion effort are beginning to reach local communities.
Experts say connectivity gains are real, but affordability and oversight will determine BEAD's lasting impact.
The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.
Panelists cite skills gaps, security threats, and the need for more modern infrastructure.
The broadband trade association wants greater transparency for BEAD buildouts.
A partnership between a city and a school district to Bridge the Digital Divide
Families who qualify for federal assistance will receive a $25 discount.
Consumers would pay $5.6 billion more annually without bulk arrangements, a new study finds.
Agency says it is on track to deliver universal broadband as billions remain unspent
The letter applauded BEAD, but argued that permitting reform stands in the way of successful implementation.
Arkansas connected all of its unserved locations using less than a third of its BEAD allocation, leaving $650 million for broader investment.
Industry filings to the FCC offer competing views on whether consumers are benefiting from broadband competition.
The money will be used to purchase computers and public Wi-Fi.
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New York City’s reliance on companies like Spectrum and Verizon has not delivered affordable or universal service, analysts say.
Experts say providers can use competitor data to guide expansion.
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