The phone carrier's contribution is expected to bring better internet service to at least 35,000 students.

Experts are worried that the FCC already mishandled its $20.4 billion broadband auction, but the agency's new chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, could fix it.

The FCC's new task force will lead the implementation of a new broadband data collection effort that's expected to be more accurate.

As the second executive director of the Colorado Broadband Office, Antonio Sean Martinez said the state is taking the digital divide "very seriously."

North Carolina published two new dashboards to visualize statewide broadband coverage data, which officials said they hope will be more accurate than what the FCC provides.

With tourism deeply depressed and an infrastructure that wasn't ready for the remote lifestyle, the state's leaders are pushing broadband to the forefront.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced a new round of funding expected to connect nearly 12,000 households in western and northern counties.

The group's annual federal priorities also include the FCC's oversight of broadband coverage and a long-running goal of harmonizing cybersecurity regulations.

The new tool contains layers for internet speed, number of providers and service availability, designed to assist residents and policymakers alike.