BEAD
Some Wireless Services Deemed ‘Underserved’ in 4 States, Expanding BEAD Locations
States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.
Reporter Jericho Casper graduated from the University of Virginia studying media policy. She grew up in Newport News in an area impacted by the digital divide and has a passion for universal access.
BEAD
States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.
Spectrum
The redacted report details the challenges associated with sharing the lower 3 GHz band with commercial users.
Digital Inclusion
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
Funding
ICANN's $10 million grant program targets global internet accessibility, citing that barriers remain in accessing the web's full economic benefits.
Funding
Commerce unveiled plans to allocate an additional $1.25 billion in digital equity grants, alongside the capacity grant program.
Broadband Mapping and Data
A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.
Spectrum
Leaders in the spectrum industry emphasize the symbiotic relationship between national security and economic growth.
Funding
The Washington Department of Commerce said the grants will help communities secure fund for infrastructure, innovation, research, and jobs.
BEAD
The RDOF winners point to unexpected surges in broadband construction costs occurring after the auction.
Funding
The bill’s sponsor had hoped the ‘Rip-and-Replace’ reimbursement funding would be included in the FY2024 minibus spending bill passed Friday.
Funding
The House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion spending package Friday morning which omits funding for key broadband initiatives.
Health
Days before the FCC proposed location-based routing for 988 calls, the program's unused funds were flagged for audit.
Funding
Stakeholders are pushing for adjustments to the 5G Fund as the FCC proposes a $9 billion revival.
Funding
The fiscal year 2025 budget has funds for broadband expansion, tech innovation and digital equity.
Digital Inclusion
If providers opt to provide ACP benefits in May they may need to absorb some unexpected costs themselves.
Funding
Altice USA joins the growing list of near 100 companies that have failed to fulfill commitments made under RDOF.