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    Industry Trends & Research

    Permitting Paper Published for ISPs and Governments

    Sept. 11, 2024
    The new report came out of a national summit on local permitting processes.
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    BEAD/Funding/Best Practices

    PLP is First Fiber Closure and Pole Line Hardware Manufacturer To Self-Certify BABA Compliance

    Aug. 16, 2024
    Since 2022, PLP says it has invested over $60 million in new facilities, capacity enhancements, and equipment upgrades to “further strengthen” its U.S. manufacturing operation...
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    C&E/NetDev Ops/GIS/Open-Source Networks

    How to Streamline and Simplify BEAD Deployments

    Aug. 12, 2024
    Suppliers and contractors can be key in preventing serious consequences during the early stages of BEAD applications.
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    BEAD/Funding/Best Practices

    Alternatives to BEAD Letter of Credit Requirement Announced Following Industry Guidance

    Nov. 2, 2023
    Several alternatives offered to allow providers of all sizes to participate.

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    BEAD/Funding/Best Practices

    NTIA Issues Guidance on Alternative Technologies for BEAD

    Sept. 3, 2024
    Unlicensed FWA and LEO satellite are now on the table and public comment is due on September 10th.
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    BEAD/Funding/Best Practices

    Quiz: What's Your Bead IQ?

    Aug. 25, 2023
    Take our quiz to gauge your familiarity with provisions of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program.
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    C&E/NetDev Ops/GIS/Open-Source Networks

    VETRO FiberMap®

    Aug. 1, 2023
    VETRO’s FiberMap® comprehensive cloud-based platform creates a collaborative environment to effectively plan, design, construct, and manage fiber networks allowing them to capitalize...
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    No BEAD-ing Around Cybersecurity & Cyber Supply Chain Risk

    June 23, 2023
    Learn five cybersecurity requirements NIST asks of grant recipients BEFORE they receive the funds.
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    In some rural areas, low wages make it difficult to attract experienced fiber installation and splice technicians.
    BEAD/Funding/Best Practices

    Bridging the digital divide faces a workforce challenge

    April 27, 2023
    Lack of required training and low wages hinder fiber broadband buildouts.