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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,…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pick-up-truck-on-rural-road-800x450@2x.jpg)
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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…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ohio-farm-barn-800x450@2x.jpg)
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…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/electric-power-line-along-a-rural-highway-the-wires-are-glowing-in-the-sunset-light-bright-orange-grass-mountains-for-background-bridgeport-ca-800x450@2x.jpg)
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…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/vintage-country-bridge-800x450@2x.jpg)
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)…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rural-road-near-deep-lake-louisiana-800x450@2x.jpg)
Connect The Future Statement on Historic BEAD Allocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Connect the Future (CTF) applauds state allocations announced today by the National…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gettyimages-513205999-800x450@2x.jpg)
CTF Highlights from the Field: April & May 2023
From updated broadband maps and new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nominations to congressional hearings and…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gettyimages-157334065-2-800x450@2x.jpg)
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…![](https://connectthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ctf-poles-fully-gettyimages-87621440-800x450@2x.jpg)