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June 2022  -  Communique Newsletter

 

New Broadband Data Collection Rules

Make sure you are prepared: The $42.5 billion BEAD grant program will be based on FCC data maps. This mapping is expected to be the basis of future state and federal funding mechanisms so it is critical for ISP's to provide accurate and timely data. Finley can help get the job done accurately and quickly. Data collection for service providers will begin June 30, 2022. Contact Us >>>

metaverse

ACCENTURE REPORT FINDS GROWING CONSUMER INTEREST IN
“VIRTUAL LIVING”

Immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will spur consumer-facing companies to increase investment in new capabilities and experiences that blend physical and virtual worlds, according to a new report from Accenture that uses the term “virtual living” to describe this approach.

School Books

TELECOM INFRA PROJECT TIP ACADEMY AIMS TO UPSKILL THE TELECOM INDUSTRY

The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) has launched the TIP Academy, a platform designed with Accenture that is designed to provide upskilling for the telecom industry.

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Wifi In the Clouds

REPORT: WI-FI 7 HAS ARRIVED MORE QUICKLY THAN ANTICIPATED, WI-FI MESH IS MATURING

ABI Research is bullish on Wi-Fi 7 and related mesh networking, but the market research firm notes that significant questions remain.

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Toolkit

NTIA UNVEILS TRIBAL BROADBAND PLANNING TOOLKIT

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced the availability of BroadbandUSA’s Tribal Broadband Planning Toolkit, designed to simplify the planning of a broadband project.

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BEAD GRANTS – WHAT APPLICANTS NEED TO KNOW?

The BEAD grant rules have been published, now what? Summaries are everywhere but what do you really need to understand about the program? Instead of repeating the effort to summarize the rules, read Pots and Pans a series of blogs that explore some of the nuances that potential grant applicants need to understand. Here is a high-level summary of the issues that will be explored in more detail.
Credit: Douglas Dawson, CCG

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Fiber Connect
June 12 - 15
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National Association of  Counties (NACO)
July 21 - 24

ISE Expo
August 23 - 25

Economic Development Council Annual Conference - IEDC
September 18 - 21

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