News & Updates

Nov 19, 2024

Connect the Future Statement on BEAD Proposal Approvals

WASHINGTON, D.C. November 19, 2024 – Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Oct 17, 2024
Correcting the Record: Flawed USTelecom Arguments Against Sharing Pole Replacement Costs
In a recent letter submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), USTelecom – which represents some pole
Oct 10, 2024
What They Are Saying: One Year Since the FCC’s Third Poles FNPRM
In late 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took much-needed actions to resolve some of the open issues
Jul 31, 2024
CTF SUPPORTER SHLB COALITION SUBMITS CO-SIGNED POLES LETTER TO FCC
Connect the Future (CTF) supporter Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition submitted a new letter
Jul 30, 2024
Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action!
Broadband Breakfast: Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action! The lack of pole attachment
Jul 10, 2024
CORRECTING THE RECORD: NRECA’S MISLEADING CLAIMS ON POLE POLICY
In an effort to help achieve “Internet for All,” both federal and state policymakers have taken much-needed steps
May 21, 2024
Pole Attachment Actions NTIA Can Take to Support Internet for All
In a recent blog post, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) acknowledged the
Apr 25, 2024
Connect the Future Statement on FCC Restoring Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in favor of restoring net
Apr 5, 2024
What They Are Saying: Comments on the Third FCC FNPRM on Pole Access
Connect the Future and other broadband supporters have submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission’s
Mar 12, 2024
Continued Utility Pole Issues Demonstrate Need for Additional Action
With thousands of broadband deployment projects already underway and thousands more to begin this year, recent actions