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President Biden Plans to Announce BEAD Program Allocations at White House on Monday
Prior announcement date of BEAD allocation funds now set for White House ceremony on Monday, June 26.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
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Prior announcement date of BEAD allocation funds now set for White House ceremony on Monday, June 26.
Fiber
The state’s unique fiber sharing model makes all the difference for middle mile builds, say Utahns.
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The state is focused on community partnerships as it waits for federal broadband funds later this month.
Fiber
The NTIA has acknowledged a clear preference for fiber in its bipartisan infrastructure deployment effort.
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Reverse auctions would stretch funding further.
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House Committee members said they wanted to ensure that the NTIA is appropriately managing funds to support rural areas.
FCC
Biden announces new FCC commissioner nomination following Sohn’s withdrawal.
Infrastructure
Energy and Commerce subcommittee voted on 28 bills, most related to reducing permitting barriers.
NTIA
Expanding available alternatives to letters of credit will increase the availability of BEAD for small and minority-owned businesses.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Fabric data will continue to improve with feedback implementation and process changes, said CostQuest CEO.
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The BEAD program will prioritize fiber deployments, agree experts.
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Some industry leaders are concerned that NTIA BEAD requirements make workforce hiring harder.
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The NTIA’s resources for funding applications help state broadband officers manage their their BEAD programs.
Infrastructure
The middle mile waiver comes ahead of the awarding of grants from the $1B program.
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States should consider issuing bonds to fund broadband projects, panel hears.
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Director of RUS called for more flexibility in how it administers federal funds.