BEAD
Latest to Urge Lutnick on BEAD: Sen. Ossoff, Gov. Evers, Fiber Provider CEO
They join the list of those urging speed and minimal disruption to existing rules.
Latest
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 2, 2025 - Live from Fiber Connect 2025
The Monday event will take place at Broadband Breakfast’s regular 12 Noon ET time, which is 11 a.m. CT.
BEAD 2026
China Blasts New U.S. Rule Banning Use of Huawei's Ascend Advanced Computer Chips
The Commerce Department said Huawei's semiconductors are subject to U.S. export controls because they are thought to employ U.S. technology.
Expert Opinion
Jim Enrique Tolbert and Javier Palomarez: America’s Manufacturing Boom Faces a Labor Bust
Factories might be coming back. But where are the workers?
Policyband
Carr FCC's Present to U.S. Taxpayers: How Does $567 Million Sound?
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to Commerce: Don’t make your new BEAD rules mandatory.
Expert Opinion
Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Broadband Abundance?
The aspects of the program that have been criticized most widely have nothing to do with Democrats’ preference for process over results.
Alaska
Alaska Needs Fiber: Old Harbor CEO Makes the Case
CEO explains Alaska’s need for fiber.
BEAD
FBA 'Cautiously Optimistic’ About Fiber’s Role in BEAD
The Trump administration is expected to hand down new guidance this summer.
Grande Towers
Grande Towers Purchases Tower Assets from Altice USA
Altice USA expected to net $60 million
Congress
House Commerce Advances $88 Billion Spectrum Auction Plan, Turning Back Amendments
Democrats fail in bid to redirect spectrum funds to broadband affordability, 911 infrastructure, or cybersecurity in reconciliation bill.
Cyber Trust Mark.
Surprise: Simington Praises Biden on Cyber Trust Mark
“Sometimes, the best way to protect our nation is to empower it.”
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray: Canceling Digital Equity Grants Illegal
NTIA webpages related to the programs were down Wednesday.
Congress
House Works Past Midnight as Republicans Push Ahead on Trump's Big Bill
Higher tax deductions are offset by $1.9 trillion in savings largely from the rollback of green energy tax credits.
Policyband
House Panel Rejects Amendment to Revive the ACP
Subcommittee Chairman Rich Hudson, R-N.C., said the ACP was intended to be temporary and was plagued by waste and abuse.
Commerce
Protesters Disrupt House Markup of Budget Bill Addressing Spectrum, AI
House Energy and Commerce Committee markup stretched late into the evening.
BEAD
Capito ‘Frustrated’ with NTIA’s Handing of BEAD Program
Red State Republican takes a stand against Trump's Commerce Department.
