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Reintroduced Bill Aims to Boost Rural Broadband Projects
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A bipartisan effort to expand rural broadband access and investment was reintroduced by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H. The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act includes financing options for state and local governments such as tax-exempt bonds, federal tax credits and public-private partnerships.
NBA And Viasat To Make NBA League Pass Available To Millions Of Airline Passengers While In Flight
NEW YORK and CARLSBAD, Calif., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company and leading in-flight connectivity provider to many of the world's most recognizable airlines, today announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership to make NBA League Pass, the league's premium live game subscription service, available to millions of airline passengers while in flight. The partnership will provide a streaming experience in the sky, enabling airline passengers to access live and on-demand NBA games and content on their personal electronic devices at no extra cost when they register for NBA League Pass in-flight. JetBlue will be one of the first airlines to offer NBA League Pass on Viasat-equipped aircraft, with additional airlines expected to be announced.
DSI and Kinetic by Windstream Partner to Sell Fiber-Backed Internet
DSI and Kinetic by Windstream partner to sell fiber-backed Internet DSI and Kinetic by Windstream announce their new partnership to offer dealers the opportunity to sell the ultimate online experience. This collaboration will allow dealers to sell ultra-fast, super-reliable fiber-backed internet directly to consumers. With speeds up to 1 Gbps, you can count on Kinetic to provide the fastest speeds with less downtime. Kinetic adds additional value by offering internet plans that are flexible, including plans with no annual contract and no data caps. “DSI continues to identify innovative partnerships that enable us to stay at the forefront of consumer trends in the internet industry. This partnership aligns us with a leader that will offer our dealers an amazing growth opportunity for their business.” -- Doug Robison, President and CEO of DSI To become a Windstream Authorized Agent, contact DSI at 800-888-8876 or visit their website at www.dsisystemsinc.com.