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CTC is proud to have supported the Internet Society—a global nonprofit that advocates for a strong internet and global internet growth—in its development of a Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the United States. The impetus for this funding guide grew out of recommendations developed at the Internet Society’s 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit. Participants […]

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will distribute more than $2 billion in new broadband funding through three new programs created by the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act…and that’s just the start of the new funding opportunities coming our way. If your organization or institution […]

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Scott County, Kentucky, released an RFP to identify private sector entities interested in providing an analysis of the current availability of broadband services in the County and formulating a plan outlining the design, construction, and operation of a broadband services network to unserved and underserved areas in Scott County. This RFP is meant to allow […]

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will distribute more than $2 billion in new broadband grant funding through three new programs created by the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. (Read more about the programs here.) If your community or institution will be eligible to apply for one or more of these programs,[1] don’t wait for […]

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President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the $1.9 trillion package is significant funding that can be used to support expansion of broadband infrastructure. We’ll provide updates and analysis in this space as we learn more. Based on our initial review of the new law, here are […]

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CTC is proud to announce the State of Georgia’s publication of our groundbreaking analysis of fixed wireless options for reaching residents and students unserved by broadband. At the direction of the Governor, CTC prepared the study in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education and Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Technology Authority, and the […]

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Scott County, Kentucky, released an RFI in late January 2021 to identify private sector entities interested in collaborating with the County to expand broadband to unserved homes and businesses. While parts of Scott County currently are served, residents in many areas cannot access internet service at broadband speeds. A speed test and survey conducted in […]

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Heather Mills, V.P. for Grant & Funding Strategies Cat Blake, Civic Technology Analyst The Consolidated Appropriations Act that became law in late December 2020 created the largest federal broadband grant opportunity in a decade. Because the funding is intended to alleviate the economic and other challenges created by the pandemic, the funds will be distributed […]

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