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We know this is an issue near and dear to our community and encourage participation. Rural, regional, and remote Australians have another way to give feedback on telecommunications issues with the release of the first ever Regional Telecommunications Review survey. The Review, which takes place every three years, sees the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee examine the experiences of people in regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia with telecommunications delivery, as well as considering the unique needs of First Nations communities. Previous Reviews have seen a number of major initiatives announced and delivered, such as the Mobile Black Spot Program and the National Audit of Mobile Coverage. Learn more: www.rtirc.gov.au  Have your say: https://lnkd.in/dDwTMK4X  Closes: 31 July 2024 Help: RTIRC@infrastructure.gov.au 

2024 Regional Telecommunications Review has now commenced. The Regional Telecommunications Review occurs every 3 years and is an opportunity to examine the existing and future telecommunication needs in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee examine the experiences of people in regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia with telecommunications delivery, as well as considering the unique needs of First Nations communities. There are two ways to have your say : face-to-face consultation in various towns or providing an online submission. Learn more: www.rtirc.gov.au Have your say: https://lnkd.in/gfUzcbGd Closes: 31 July 2024 Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Billions of dollars for broadband access are allocated to state and local governments. How do they allocate the funds effectively and equitably? Great question. In a roundtable hosted by GovExec and Comcast Business, experts gathered to address the current status of broadband accessibility and the specific obstacles to expanding infrastructure in their states. Download the attached article and DM me here to discuss our state & local government industry solutions. #broadband #enterprisesolutions #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

About $800 million in additional broadband funding will be allocated by the end of this year.

The BEAD Program has been positioned as the initiative to help end the digital divide in rural America and bring fast, reliable connectivity (and with it opportunities) to communities across all corners of the country. It's critical that stakeholders look to learnings from similar programs across the world to ensure the best outcomes for all involved. #ruralbroadband #BEADProgram #digitaldivide

Billions of dollars for broadband access are allocated to state and local governments. How do they allocate the funds effectively and equitably? Great question. In a roundtable hosted by GovExec and Comcast Business, experts gathered to address the current status of broadband accessibility and the specific obstacles to expanding infrastructure in their states. Download the attached article to learn about the 3 strategies for securing public-private partnerships. Direct message me here to discuss our Comcast Business government sector solutions. #broadband #government comcastbusiness iworkforcomcast #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

💭 ISPA Weekly Policy Snippet Access to reliable digital infrastructure is essential for supporting economic growth  and social connection for decades to come. As the telecommunications industry drives nationwide full-fibre network rollout to facilitate our future digital society, the installation and management of essential infrastructure can arise as a point of debate within communities – including, recently, around telegraph pole siting. ISPA is pleased to be taking proactive leadership on this issue, notably by co-chairing an industry-led, dedicated Telegraph Poles Working Group which brings together stakeholders from across the sector to share learnings and support the government in its objective to expand connectivity across the UK. Last month, the Group attended a roundtable convened by DSIT Chris Bryant from the, and has been working on drafting new best practice guidance for stakeholders around the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice. 💬 Want to get involved or learn more? Contact our policy team on policy@ispa.org.uk. #ProjectGigabit #DigitalInfrastructure #Broadband #Telecoms #FullFibre #UKTech

Yesterday, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved seven more states’ applications for funding from the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. The announcement said, “States will use this funding to implement their digital equity plans, which outline how they… https://lnkd.in/eCimhrDr #rittercommunications #rightfiber #fiberbroadband

Misunderstanding 3: TEM’s gets rid of all your Telecoms costs. Do you want to learn the truths? Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/d3WSMtvJ #TEMs #expensemanagement #telecomssexpenses #telecomcosts #telecomsservices #telcoservices #telcoserviceprovider #ict

A new independent report from FarrPoint, using data from four EE Shared Rural Network masts, shows 4G mobile connectivity can generate more than £6 million for a rural community. Looking at masts in each of the home nations, the report demonstrates the importance of the private and public sectors continuing to work together to invest in rural connectivity. Read the full press release from EE, with a link to the full report at the bottom of the page. https://lnkd.in/e8eEVjiD