BEAD Data

Colorado Hoping to Up Participation in BEAD Round Two

The state is instituting a higher low-cost plan and more flexible project areas.

Rural

E-BRIDGE Broadband Law Signed by Biden

Removes hurdles for rural broadband deployment projects

Expert Opinion

BEAD Program’s Success Hinges on Reform

Eliminating the program seems unlikely, considering the NTIA is already far along in awarding grant money to the states.

Energy and Commerce

AOC Will Not Have a Seat on House Communications Panel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was chosen for Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight.

Pole Attachments

Pole Attachment Delays Vexing West Virginia Broadband Projects

The state, which has its own pole attachment regulations, is considering a rapid response team similar to the FCC's.

Funding

ITIF Plan Would Drain Billions from USF to Fund New ACP

Group says the country needs to elevate affordability over availability

Community Broadband

New York to Launch Statewide Public Middle-Mile Network

Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for rollout of a 426-mile statewide public fiber backbone.

BEAD Data

New Hampshire’s $90 Million Broadband Build Passes Halfway Mark

More than 58% of unserved and underserved households now have access to high-speed fiber.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Ookla Study: Wireless Network Speeds of Comcast, Charter Have Soared

Measured user download speeds have increased by more than 100 Mbps

BEAD Data

Delaware Gets Its $107 Million in BEAD Cash

It became the second state to get necessary NTIA approval, one day after Louisiana reached the milestone.

Digital Inclusion

New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday

N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.

Cybersecurity

Washington AG Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach

T-Mobile responded to the lawsuit in a statement to Broadband Breakfast, expressing surprise at the state’s decision to file the suit.

Project 2025 Broadband

Wireless Group Hoping for Permitting Reform Under Trump

The Wireless Industry Association supported a 2023 bill that would ease local permitting for carriers.

BEAD Data

NTIA Approves Louisiana Final BEAD Proposal

It's the first state to reach the deployment stage of the $42.5 billion program.

Public Safety

Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires

Starlink and T-Mobile activate emergency services as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.

NTIA

Hawaii Announces Plan to Become First Fully Fiber State

Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026