As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, what makes for successful efforts that are responsive to community needs? This is the second of six case studies that seek…
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As more communities devise their own broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, what makes for successful efforts that are responsive to community needs? This is the first of six case studies that seek…
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Better Data Will Inform County Decisions for Improving Service Southeastern Michigan – Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet service at their households. The survey asks whether high-speed ("broadband") internet service…
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2023 — Roger Blake, currently at Palo Alto Networks, has been selected as the President and CEO of Merit Network, Inc. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, Mr. Blake was Area Vice President of Government and…
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking comments for the design and implementation of the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, which are established by the Digital Equity Act and funded…
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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service. As part of this goal NTIA has published a Request for Comment to help inform how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Digital…
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In the fall of 1966, two newly created programs took flight at the same time. One was a TV show and the other was a Research & Education Network. Both have changed the world and continue to do so today.…
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By the end of this year, Michigan's digital divide may be on the verge of a rapid narrowing. Merit Network has a history of trailblazing. The country's oldest regional research and education network is continuing in that tradition with the…
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Last year, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) removed the annual legacy maintenance fee cap for Legacy Registration Services Agreements (RSAs). ARIN has so far capped total annual fees for LRSA customers, but that will change at the end…
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes the Digital Equity Act of 2021 (DEA), establishes a broad framework and significant funding to advance broadband connectivity and digital equity. The law recognizes key factors and populations to address when…
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