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FirstNet Announces Up to $40 Million Available for the Band 14 Incumbent Spectrum Relocation Grant
It’s a busy time at FirstNet, gearing up for the deployment of the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN). With yesterday's release of a Federal Funding Opportunity for up to $40 million for the Band 14…
Verizon Agrees to Pay $1.35 Million to Settle FCC “Supercookie” Investigation
On March 7, 2016, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced that it reached a settlement with Verizon Wireless to resolve an investigation into whether Verizon violated the Commission’s rules by inserting Unique…
White House Announces ConnectALL Initiative to Spur Broadband Deployment and Adoption
The Administration continues to drive efforts to spur broadband deployment across the country and to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable broadband service. Yesterday afternoon, President Obama announced…
FirstNet Releases Final RFP for Up to $6.5 Billion
FirstNet released its final Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a Contractor to build and operate the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN), as authorized by the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Relief Act of…
New Funding Available for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program
The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced its 2016 application window for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program, which is designed to provide access to…