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2021 is well underway and the new leadership at the FCC is taking shape. While we don’t yet know who will fill the Chair on a permanent basis, the FCC under Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel is proceeding without delay. On the Universal Service front, the principal activity surprisingly has as much to do with
non-USF programs as with the USF itself. Yes, the $9 billion per year fund with its four primary programs continues to serve broadband needs in the country. And it is true that the FCC has extended many COVID-19 waivers and is considering additional waivers such as a proposal to allow E-rate funds to be used for off-campus purposes. But the big news of 2021 is turning out to be the
Conexon launches internet service provider Connect; partners with Central Georgia EMC and Southern Rivers Energy to build 6,890-mile fiber-to-the-home network
Connect represents Conexon’s commitment to rural America, facilitating co-op entry into broadband through shared investment and commitment to delivering high-speed fiber internet to 100% of co-op members
/EIN News/ Kansas City, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Rural fiber-optic network design and construction management leader Conexon today launched its internet service provider subsidiary, Connect.
It also announced an inaugural partnership with Central Georgia EMC and Southern Rivers Energy to launch and deploy a 6,890-mile, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network providing high-speed internet access to 80,000 middle Georgia homes and businesses spanning 18 counties. Together Conexon and the EMCs are investing over $200 million to build the network, which will enable improved electric service and increased reliability thr
CARROLLTON Carroll County is receiving $4.1 million to bring high-speed broadband service into more rural areas of the county.
It s part of the Federal Communications Commission s effort to provide broadband service in rural areas across the country. Ohio is slated to receive $170 million during the first phase of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program. I view internet service as a necessity in these days, Carroll County Commissioner Christopher Modranski said. There are a lot of areas that are either unserved or under served. That has always been a talking point here.
Four companies have been chosen to bring the needed upgrades to the county. CCO Holdings, also known as Charter Communications, of Stamford, Conn., is receiving the largest portion of the work as its share of the project is valued at $3.16 million. Charter Communications also is known by Charter Spectrum.