In his State of the State address, Idaho’s Governor Brad Little "pushed his goals to increase economic growth throughout the state by implementing high-speed broadband connection in rural and tribal communities." In his speech, Gov. Little said, "we must actively work to improve Idaho’s broadband access, pursuing all options to increase broadband connectivity. I will work with the legislature to ensure both rural and urban Idaho are connected and well-positioned to attract and create maximum success."
In Defense of Working Class Power
St. Martin Torrence, Government Affairs Manager for Crown Castle, wrote a piece in Philadelphia Weekly’s "Voices of Our City" roundup, covering the recent passing of House Bill 1621. "Wireless carriers have already launched 5G networks here in Philadelphia, but now with a streamlined pro...
MoCo Councilmembers: Digital Divide Can Be Bridged With Improved Wireless Technology
A backbone for 5G networks
Lew Villotti, President of the Beaver County (PA) Corporation for Economic Development, wrote an LTE on the importance of connectivity and how the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act (HB 1621), passed earlier this month, will positively impact the Beaver County community. "I’m grate...
‘The table has been set’: Pa. lawmakers pass bill that could speed up 5G network deployment
Pennsylvania lawmakers passed legislation that standardizes the process for installing the infrastructure needed to deploy 5G networks. Gov. Tom Wolf signed the legislation into law on Wednesday, which will create a statewide standard so local governments, telecommunication providers like Veri...
Western Governors University offers a Success in the Making Scholarship
David Leal, Enterprise Account Executive at Crown Castle, appeared on KTLA to discuss his experience at Western Governors University and how it helped him reach success in his career.
Affordable housing steps up to bridge digital divide with Community Classrooms
In an op-ed for the Democrat and Chronicle, authors Jolie A. Milstein, president and CEO of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing and Roger W. Brandt, founder and president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group discussed the role the affordable housing industry can play to bri...