Internet Infrastructure

Double-lane interestate in the desert with two semi-trucks and five cars driving toward the camera, low mountains in the background.

Arizona to Build ‘Testbed’ for Autonomous Vehicles

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced a public-private partnership to install fiber-optic infrastructure along 405 miles of interstate highways to enable vehicle connectivity.

May 16, 2024 - Government Technology

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Federal Program Funds Broadband in Underserved Areas

The program supports efforts to improve internet connectivity in remote and rural areas.

June 27, 2023 - The Mercury News

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Housing Providers Build Bridges Over the Digital Divide

Internet connectivity has become as important as basic utilities, but millions of people who live in affordable housing still lack access to devices and connections. Housing managers are finding innovative ways to fix that.

April 7, 2022 - Shelterforce Magazine

Smart Infrastructure

U.S. Falling Behind in Smart City Deployments and Key 21st Century Infrastructure

Recent reporting shows the U.S. falling behind its neighbors in both smart city deployments and 5G network rollouts—the latter of which is slated to be the connective tissue of these future cities. The news has some experts on edge.

July 24, 2019 - Robert Fischer

Wireless Internet

4 Regulatory Complications of 5G Infrastructure Development

The implementation of 5G Internet infrastructure raises fundamental questions about how private companies operate in the public realm. Don't expect easy answers.

May 9, 2019 - Kayla Matthews

Radio Tower

2019 Already a Big Year For 'Smart City' Evolution

While 2019 doesn’t scream smart city revolution, we are seeing signs of significant smart city evolution.

April 2, 2019 - Robert Fischer

Washington DC Metro

Judge: D.C. Metro Does, In Fact, Own Its Facilities

An internet company can't just stop paying for the use of underground transit facilities when it decides the subway company doesn't have the right to charge for the access.

November 12, 2018 - WTOP

Cellular Network

Cities Sue Feds Over 5G Rules

Cities want more control over the deployment of 5G technology. The federal government has been working to limit local regulatory powers over new wireless technology.

October 30, 2018 - Bloomberg

Fiber Optic Cable

The 'Worst-Connected Cities' in the United States

Here are the cities where residents are the least likely to have a broadband Internet connection in their home.

June 9, 2018 - Route Fifty

Internet Cables

ACLU Report Recommends Municipal Broadband

Faced with the potential consequences of the federal Communications Commission's recent repeal of net neutrality, a report by the American Civil Liberties Union suggests that municipal internet as an antidote.

April 5, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

Internet Infrastructure

Governor's Veto Gives Locals Control Over 5G Infrastructure in California

A bill designed to streamline the implementation of 5G Internet infrastructure onto public poles and lights has been vetoed by California Governor Jerry Brown.

October 16, 2017 - Los Angeles Times

Fiber Optic Cable

Mapping the Gap Between Broadband Access and Broadband Subscription

Not everyone that has access to high-quality Internet infrastructure is making use of it.

September 25, 2017 - Brookings

Internet Cables

The Urban-Rural Internet Divide

Access to high-speed Internet makes a huge difference in day-to-day life. The digital divide between urban and rural communities means some rural communities could be left behind.

June 19, 2017 - The Wall Street Journal via MSN Money

In Lean Times, Private Citizen Funds Public Infrastructure

Nate Berg reports on the efforts of one Bay Area business owner to get his city to upgrade its internet infrastructure by investing his own money.

March 15, 2012 - The Atlantic Cities

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