#Broadband Access

Kula Community Association announces meeting to discuss broadband access, other topics

The Kula Community Association will host its next general meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kula Community Center for discussion of issues impacting Upcountry residents. Topics include: “This general meeting is about making sure Kula residents have the information and resources we need to face today’s challenges—whether it’s expanding communications, emergency evacuation, […]

Gov. Green vetoes 8 bills; House will not call special session to override

Gov. Josh Green vetoed eight bills Thursday, including one involving tax credits for economic development and diversification. House Speaker Nadine Nakamura said the House would not call a special session to override the vetoed measures because it’s “not necessary at this time.” As of Thursday, Green had taken action on 304 of the 320 bills […]

Gov. Green approves Broadband Equity Access and Development state match plan

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., approved the use of $33 million in state funds for the state match plan for the Broadband Equity Access and Development grant program. Eight programs will be funded with this grant which will have a statewide impact on ensuring Hawai‘i’s goal toward universal broadband access. 

Hawaiʻi Digital Equity Plan public comment session scheduled Friday on Maui

A broadband public comment session on the Hawaiʻi Digital Equity Plan and the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Maui Economic Opportunity Family Center, 99 Mahalani St. in Wailuku. The program works in tandem to propose solutions for individuals and communities impacted by the “digital divide.”

Hirono & Schatz Vote for $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that Passes Senate

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) were among the 69 senators who voted for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed today.

Maui Bus Wifi Trial Project in Hāna 

Maui Managing Director Sandy Baz reports that the bus will be located in Hāna Bay for the next two weeks, from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FCC Expands Broadband to Ha‘ikū, Hāna, Olowalu

Today the FCC announced that Hawaiian Telcom will receive $18.1 million over 10 years to expand high-speed broadband access to the most rural areas of Hawai‘i.