Boosting rural connectivity and economic growth

FBA CEO defends rural fiber subsides at Connected America - Broadband Communities

News The Fiber Broadband Association’s CEO was vocal against rhetoric questioning the feasibility of subsidizing rural fiber at Connected America. By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Gary Bolton, the CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, was outspoken in defense of rural fiber broadband subsidization at Connected America in Dallas this week. Bolton’s comments came in response to another panelist during a keynote discussion on Day 2 of Conn…

Boosting rural connectivity and economic growth

The Government is progressing a suite of regulatory changes aimed at improving telecommunication services for rural communities and promoting economic growth, says Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith. “World-class connectivity services are vital to Kiwis’ everyday lives. This Government is ensuring we have the right regulatory settings in place for this important market, to support competition, foster innovation and help stimulate economic gr…

Montana Community Foundation leverages data to reach more rural and tribal communities - Headwaters Economics

Using resources such as the Rural Capacity Index, the Montana Community Foundation was able to direct more grant dollars to rural, disadvantaged communities. The post Montana Community Foundation leverages data to reach more rural and tribal communities appeared first on Headwaters Economics.