NTIA OKs Virginia’s Broadband Plan, Commonwealth Launches BEAD Challenge Process
It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.

It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.
WASHINGTON, November 1, 2023 – Virginia on Wednesday became the second state in the nation to begin its Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program challenge process, kicking off the process one week after approval of its plan by the U.S. Commerce Department.
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.