About this episode

This episode discusses the FCC's recent actions regarding broadband deployment and the E-Rate program, along with various related topics.

In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the FCC’s recent moves on broadband deployment delays and the E-Rate program. We also discuss last-mile grant programs, a new satellite broadband association, a new mergers and acquisitions report, and more. Articles discussed in this week’s episode:

Topics covered

• broadband deployment
• E-Rate program
• last-mile grant programs
• satellite broadband
• mergers and acquisitions

Keywords

• FCC
• broadband deployment
• E-Rate
• last-mile grants
• satellite broadband
• mergers and acquisitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FCC, E-Rate program, satellite broadband association, mergers and acquisitions report

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