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It's never too early to plan ahead for the event of the year, the SCTE TechExpo 24. This year's event will be held in Atlanta, GA on September 24-26 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Registration is open on the event website - CLICK HERE to get more information and to register. REMINDER - registration rates increase on May 17th, so get signed up now for the best deal!
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The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, has exhausted the funds allocated to it by Congress, and April was the last month that eligible consumers will receive the monthly subsidy of $30 off their internet bills ($75 in Tribal areas). Despite heavy lobbying from the broadband industry and consumer advocates, Congress has not moved on several bills designed to restore funding to the ACP through the end of 2024. A long-term solution for affordability funding, such as through an expansion of the FCC's Univeral Service Fund (USF) seems even more remote. As the subsidy expires, it's likely that operators will see a wave of disconnects in the coming months as consumers struggle to pay their bills. Some operators have their own affordable tiers for low-income households, which will ease the burden for many.
Our chapter's busy training schedule continues this month. There's still time to register for our Iowa Heartland Safety Day on May 7th, and registration is now open for our XGS-PON trainings on June 4th and 5th. Iowa Heartland Safety Day
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 IAMU - Ankeny XGS-PON Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Fort Dodge Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Waterloo Iowa Heartland Member Appreciation Day Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Pinseekers in Tiffin (near Coralville/North Liberty) Registration coming soon! |
Heartland Headlines E-NewsletterOur Heartland Headlines e-newsletter is sent monthly to subscribers. It's a great way to keep up on what's happening at the Iowa Heartland Chapter and the industry in general!
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