Carson Cooper spent six weeks last year in rural Nevada, hiking mountainous terrain, carrying equipment, and inspecting utility poles. Some days started cold and ended hot. One route meant a six-mile walk, three miles in and three miles back, with no vehicle access. That wasn’t something he studied in college. It was something he learned
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The U.S. broadband industry is undergoing one of its most transformative moments. With billions in federal funding through programs like BEAD, growing investment from private equity firms, and national initiatives to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, communities nationwide are preparing for an unprecedented wave of projects. This momentum doesn’t just mean faster internet connections—it
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The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has introduced major updates that directly affect how Internet Service Providers (ISPs) manage broadband permitting. These changes aim to speed up timelines, reduce permitting costs, and streamline compliance—but require providers to act quickly. Environmental Requirements Removed The most significant change: BEAD eliminates all environmental and climate documentation.
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Inspiring the Next Generation CHR has been proud to support Trades Day, hosted by Triangle Communications, since its inception in 2023. Triangle Communications is based in Havre, Montana, the heart of the Hi-Line and surrounded by dozens of small rural communities. Trades Day was created to introduce today’s youth to career opportunities in the broadband industry,
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