Arielle Roth Says NTIA Won’t Allow State Rules to Undermine BEAD Success
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth was also questioned on screen time use in schools.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2026 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has been “very clear” with states that they cannot impose untested regulations on providers because it could “undermine the success” of broadband projects, said agency Administrator Arielle Roth.
Following Roth’s Monday announcement at the State of the Net Conference that six additional states and territories gained BEAD approval, on Thursday she emphasized the need to ensure program success, something that she said hasn’t been consistent in the past.
She stressed the need for a “hospitable permitting environment” that will allow projects to be delivered efficiently without being slowed down.
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