National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
The $1.5 billion Innovation Fund should be used to promote global adoption, say commenters.
Alan Davidson asserted that marginalized communities are harmed disproportionately by privacy violations.
NTIA recommends states develop relationships with labor organizations.
The NTIA urged eligible entities to submit challenges to the FCC's broadband map by January 13, 2023.
'Community-anchor institutions have been and are the connective tissue that make delivering high-speed internet access possible,' he said.
NTIA's Evan Feinman spoke about what states need to keep in mind as they prepare for BEAD funds.
Agency leaders sign pact to formalize information-sharing on broadband deployment projects.
NTIA representatives to join FCC technology and security committees, FCC rep on spectrum committee
The infrastructure bill includes money to put toward building a technical workforce for the future of broadband.
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
The report notes need for separating broadband access data from other consumer stats.
The groups sent a letter emphasizing the need for internet access expansion ahead of Wednesday confirmation hearings.
The more detail, the better, NTIA officials said of program.
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