News & Updates

Dec 7, 2023

Edward J. Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC

To help close the nation’s digital divide, Washington lawmakers passed the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access,

Dec 6, 2023
WITHOUT FCC ACTION TO ENSURE POLE OWNERS PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE TO REPAIR AND UPGRADE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE, BROADBAND FOR ALL IS AT RISK
Some pole owners are evading the costs of repairing and upgrading their infrastructure by unfairly shifting the full
Oct 30, 2023
Correcting the Record: Utilities’ False Claims That Pole Issues Do Not Impede Broadband Deployment
As the federal government distributes historic sums of broadband grants aimed at closing the digital divide, state and
Oct 19, 2023
Connect the Future Statement on Proposed FCC “Open Internet” Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in favor of adopting a Notice of
Aug 28, 2023
What They Are Saying: It’s Time to Act on Pole Access Reform
Public and private sector leaders agree: effective rules and regulations on pole access are urgently needed to ensure
Aug 21, 2023
CTF Highlights FROM THE FIELD: SUMMER 2023
With the federal government set to distribute more than $42 billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)
Jun 26, 2023
Connect The Future Statement on Historic BEAD Allocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Connect the Future (CTF) applauds state allocations announced today by the National
Jun 13, 2023
CTF Highlights from the Field: April & May 2023
From updated broadband maps and new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nominations to congressional hearings and
May 24, 2023
Connect the Future Statement on FCC Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Connect the Future (CTF) applauded the White House’s nomination of Anna Gomez to serve on the
May 8, 2023
Correcting the Record: Pole Attachments
House Energy and Commerce Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee Legislative Hearing: “Breaking