Proven BEAD Broadband Construction Workforce Strategies
Building fiber networks across thousands of miles takes more than capital. It takes skilled crews, flexible workforce models, and operational...
When Will Broadband Be Available in My Area?
Broadband expansion takes time. Learn how funding, engineering, permitting, and construction impact when high-speed internet reaches your area.
A Complete Guide to the Federal BEAD Program
A comprehensive 2026 overview of the BEAD program, covering funding structure, BABA compliance, state scoring criteria, and evolving grant requirements.
How Is Fiber Optic Construction A Connectivity Backbone?
Fiber optic construction refers not only to the installation of fiber optic cable, but also to the full suite of...
What Are The 6 Must-Know Facts About Telecommunications Contractors?
In today’s digital economy, everything from remote work and online learning to cloud-based business operations relies on one foundational resource:...
Beneath the Surface: How Directional Drilling Shapes the Future of Infrastructure
Directional drilling, often referred to as "HDD" (Horizontal Directional Drilling), may sound like a small part of the bigger picture,...
Tennessee to distribute additional $813M to broadband providers in effort to expand rural access
National OnDemand, Inc. is thrilled to learn about Tennessee's significant stride in expanding high-speed broadband access with an $813 million...
NTIA Approves Latest State Proposal for Funding
by Shondiin Silversmith, Arizona MirrorAugust 13, 2024 The goal to provide every household in Arizona with reliable, high-speed broadband internet...
Feds OK Kentucky plans to roll out $1 billion for broadband. Here’s what happens next.
Federal officials have approved Kentucky’s plan to deploy almost $1.1 billion to expand broadband, a key step toward connecting homes and...
Fiber Optic Boom: Transformative Trends Lighting Up the Future
The United States is currently witnessing a significant boom in fiber optic deployment, driven by several critical factors that have...
Telecom Construction: 13 Exciting Details About Emerging Technology
When it comes to the evolution of telecommunications construction in the U.S., it’s amazing to see how much of an...
Aerial Lineman: Masters and Guardians of Telecommunications and the Grid – Part II
The advancement of technology in the utility and telecommunications industries continually presents new challenges and opportunities. Aerial linemen with up-to-date...
Rural Fiber Construction: 3 Aspects for Innovative Connectivity
Rural Fiber Optic Construction plays a crucial role in bringing high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote areas. National OnDemand collaborates...
Planning for a ‘Broadband Breakthrough,’ Rural Illinois Counties Prepare
When Peggy Braffet and her husband opened their pick-your-own blueberry orchard in 1995 in the rural village of Carlock, Illinois,...
How Much Money Can Broadband Bring a Rural Community? By Some Estimates, Millions.
As the federal government distributes $42.5 billion to expand broadband internet access across America and its territories, some local leaders...
What Is an Aerial Lineman? A Career Guide
When you first hear the term “aerial lineman,” it is easy to only think about those people who scale power...
