Broadband Mapping and Data
Iowa Opens BEAD Rebuttal Window
Rebuttal submissions began June 14, initiating a 45-day window for ISPs to support or dispute challenges.
Michael D. Melero
Former Reporter Michael D. Melero covered tech and internet policy in Summer 2024. He attended National Louis University, majoring in Communication and Media. He blogs from the South Side of Chicago.
Funding
NTIA Approves Four State BEAD Volume Two
NTIA approved BEAD initial proposal volume two for Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.
North Carolina
North Carolina Partners With Educational Institutions To Close Digital Divide
"We are looking to ensure that 100 percent of households with children subscribe to high-speed internet."
USTelecom
Vernonburg Group Calls for Urgent Universal Service Overhaul
Trade groups join a push to use USF to fund affordable connectivity efforts.
AI
Experts Disagree on Financial AI Use
Experts argue that AI introduces new economic risk while others claim it increases firm capabilities.
Louisiana
Louisiana Begins BEAD Pre-Qualifications
The preliminary pre-qualification will allow subgrantees to prepare qualification materials.
Utah
Utah Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Rebuttals are due by July 9 for evaluation by Utah Broadband Center.
Energy Department
FPF Announces Center for AI Research
The FPF Center for AI will develop best practices for the technology and track legislation.
Colorado
Colorado Announces Additional CPF Winners
The money will enable 10 gigabit internet access for hundreds of Colorado residents.
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes Updated Orbital Debris Rules
Updated rules would require satellites to meet specific metrics that limit risk of in-space collisions.
ARPA
Michigan Says Broadband Champions are Essential for Its Broadband Deployment
Broadband champions leverage strategic communication to educate local decision-makers.
Colorado
Colorado Signs Right to Repair Bill
The bill prohibits software that prevents independent repairs to digital products.
Briefs
Alabama Grants $2.39 Million to WOW! for Fiber Expansion
The combined $3.41 million will target underserved areas of the state.
West Virginia
Manchin Announces $32.2 Million in ARC Funding
The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will provide high-speed internet to 300,000 underserved West Virginia households.
BEAD
BEAD Director Warns There is Not Enough Capacity
Feinman warns that BEAD is already stressing the telecom sector with construction constraints and permitting requirements
ARPA
Maryland Awards $19.6 Million Through American Rescue Plan
New allocations are projected to connect more than 2,000 homes in the state.
