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Thousands Of Utah Expected To Lose Internet Assistance

Thousands Of Utah Expected To Lose Internet Assistance

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Thousands of Utah residents are expected to lose internet assistance at the end of May. That’s because May 30th marks the last full day of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps cover internet bills for many people living across the state. State officials say the […]

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US grants broadband licenses to Native American tribes

US grants broadband licenses to Native American tribes

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has granted broadcast licenses to dozens of rural tribal governments. The commission said Friday an initial 154 licenses of 2.5 gigahertz were awarded to Native American communities. That includes about 20 in New Mexico and Arizona. The spectrum had long been […]

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Deadline extended for tribes to seek broadband licenses

Deadline extended for tribes to seek broadband licenses

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission is giving tribes another month to apply for a band of wireless spectrum that would help them establish or expand internet access on their land. Tribes pushed to be first in line to apply for licenses for the mid-band spectrum that is […]

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FCC approves priority window for tribes to expand broadband

FCC approves priority window for tribes to expand broadband

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has approved a priority filing window for tribes to obtain licenses that could boost internet service in rural communities. The commission voted 3-2 Wednesday in favor of the filing window for federally recognized tribes. The 2.5 Ghz-band of spectrum largely is unassigned […]

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