News & events
Press releases, news coverage, industry features, commentaries, and announcements from the CivicConnect team.
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Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. examines the long-term responsibility for BEAD public Wi-Fi, explaining how managed service providers support ongoing monitoring, cybersecurity, equipment upkeep, and compliance documentation after construction ends.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi explains why BEAD public Wi-Fi projects need security from day one, covering protective DNS, network segmentation, ongoing monitoring, and the role of an experienced managed service provider in protecting residents.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi examines whether BEAD’s supplemental funding round can reach overlooked unserved locations, and how eligibility rules, cost limits, and tight timelines shape what states and providers can deliver.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. answers five common BEAD questions, covering municipal responsibilities, public Wi-Fi funding, small-business opportunities, and preparation for federally funded work.
Briefing
What 19,022 remaining locations mean for municipal Wi-Fi, with a June 30, 2026 briefing on South Carolina’s broadband scope and the CivicConnect opportunity.
Video podcast
Kenneth Carnesi introduces the CivicConnect team and discusses practical support for municipal BEAD projects and public Wi-Fi.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi examines how South Carolina communities can turn BEAD planning, local data, and resilient public access projects into lasting broadband progress.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi explains what NTIA’s latest BEAD actions mean for municipal public Wi-Fi planning, from the supplemental round to cybersecurity and cost documentation.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. explains why municipalities need to prepare for the BEAD supplemental round and long-term public Wi-Fi responsibilities.
Press release
Anaptyx announced CivicConnect™, a dedicated team focused on helping municipalities move from BEAD planning to reliable public Wi-Fi projects.
News feature
An overview of the CivicConnect team and its support for municipal public Wi-Fi planning, deployment coordination, and long-term network operations.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. explains why municipalities should track BEAD subgrant timelines, project milestones, and provider accountability from the start.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. explains why municipalities should identify missed BEAD locations and document evidence before the supplemental review window closes.
Book feature
TodayUS recognizes Kenneth Carnesi Sr.’s practical guide to BEAD policy, compliance, and participation for technology businesses.
Commentary
Kenneth Carnesi, Sr. explains why cybersecurity planning, monitoring, and incident response must be in place before BEAD-funded connections go live.
Industry feature
A closer look at the operations, cybersecurity, and long-term accountability municipalities face after fiber construction is complete.