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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules to Streamline Broadband Deployment

On July 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a new pole attachment order that further reformed the Commission’s rules and policies governing communications attachments to utility poles....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

BEAD Grant and Map Timing Announced

Congress passed the Broadband DATA Act in 2020, directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to collect more granular data regarding broadband service availability in order to create a publicly accessible, nationwide...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Terry Comer and a Vision for Data Centers and Digital Equity - TAG Infrastructure Talks Podcast

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In this episode of the TAG Infrastructure Talks, Troutman Pepper Partner Alan Poole sits down with Terry Comer, founder and CEO of Impact Data, to discuss the development of his new data center model on digital equity and...more

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Unlocking Rural Broadband

Statewide, the consensus is that broadband is the tool to transform the economies of rural Arkansas, but the issue has been how to cost-effectively deploy it. A perception exists that the federal American Rescue Plan and...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Qualified Broadband Projects Added to Private Activity Bonds by Jobs Act

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More than 30 million Americans still lack access to reliable high-speed internet. The need for reliable and affordable internet access has become increasingly important as the economy becomes more dependent on internet...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

White House Announces More Sessions in the “Building A Better America” State Event Series

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Last week, the White House and state community partners began hosting a series of “Building A Better America” sessions designed to preview the Biden administration’s priorities for rural communities. These overviews highlight...more

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Leveraging the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to Develop Broadband in Indian Country

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58) allocates significant resources to increase access to affordable internet and build out critical broadband infrastructure on Indian Reservations. Tribes...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Biden's $65 Billion Broadband Infrastructure Play

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Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Carri Bennet talks with Mark Henriques about how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will greatly benefit broadband expansion, particularly to underserved rural areas. This episode is...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: An Interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip

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In this episode of the “Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans” podcast series, Wiley partner Derick Holt is joined by House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. Derick and Rep. Clyburn discuss a broad range of...more

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Opportunity Economy: Broadband Expansion Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Takeaways - ..The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would provide $65 billion to upgrade US broadband coverage. ..Rural broadband providers using both fiber and wireless technology have an opportunity to expand...more

Hogan Lovells

‘The American Jobs Plan’: Biden Administration unveils $2 trillion proposal for infrastructure

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On March 31, the Administration unveiled its long-awaited infrastructure proposal from the President’s Build Back Better Plan. The American Jobs Plan will impact a multitude of industries and the economy in seven key policy...more

Proskauer - Proskauer For Good

Justice in the Internet Age: Legal Access for Rural Americans

Thanks to advances in technology, the fight for equal access to justice has the potential of making enormous strides. A great example is the project Proskauer helped spearhead with the nonprofit Legal Information for Families...more

Hogan Lovells

What I’m Watching For at #CES2020

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I’m headed to #CES2020 this week with a backup battery, comfortable shoes, and a lot of questions. After eyeing the new televisions and fancy cars, I intend to focus on learning more about the following areas...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What's New In Washington - April 2018

Congress returned from its spring recess with a host of issues to address—trade, Trump administration nominations and opioid legislation sitting atop the priority list. Given the ongoing data scandal at Facebook, privacy...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Executive Actions to Spur Rural Broadband

On Jan. 8, President Trump issued an Executive Order to all executive agencies to use all “viable tools” to accelerate the deployment of broadband internet access service in rural America. The president also signed a...more

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