Tribal
Bois Forte Band Begins Construction on $20 Million Tribal Fiber Project
The ambitious undertaking is supported by a $20 million grant awarded under the 2021 Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department Commerce, is responsible for implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including managing federal broadband funding programs to expand high-speed internet access.
NTIA
Roth Announces Her Senior Political Team at NTIA
The agency tapped Tricia J. Paoletta and Matthew Plaster as senior advisors
NTIA
Arielle Roth Says NTIA Won’t Allow State Rules to Undermine BEAD Success
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth was also questioned on screen time use in schools.
NTIA
How to Spend $21B? Permitting Reform, Middle Mile, 5G, Digital Literacy and Public Safety
Sprawling NTIA listening session brings in 1,300 viewers, nearly 50 commenters; webinar to be repeated next Wednesday
NTIA
Virginia Broadband Leader: How I Deal With ISPs Attempting to Change Contracts
She added that she would be tuning into the NTIA’s listening session on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
NTIA
FirstNet Reauthorization Bill Passes House Committee Unanimously
The bipartisan bill will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
April McClain-Delaney
Rep. April McClain Delaney Hopes to Pass New Quantum, AI Measures
McClain Delaney talked social media age verification, BEAD program and rural broadband access.
Defense Department
Judges Weigh Whether Spectrum Licenses Create Property Rights
Ligado says DoD systems are preventing its use of FCC licenses – and wants compensation.
Expert Opinion
Bill Maguire: Leveraging BEAD 'Non-Deployment' Funds for Permitting Reform
NTIA may allow states to use BEAD non-deployment funds for permitting reforms and pole-attachment programs to accelerate broadband deployment.
Mobile
Tech Group Says Seamless, Widespread Connectivity more Important than Speed for 6G
The Open Technology Institute suggested more industry coordination on indoor/outdoor handoffs, and more mobile-satellite service spectrum.
NTIA
NTIA Listening Session on Non-Deployment Set for Feb. 11
The agency will take input to inform its 'future planning and policy development' around uses for the funds.
Funding
Trump Signs Law Allocating $51M for NTIA, Requires BEAD Funds Briefing in 30 Days
Lawmakers included language directing NTIA to brief Congress within 30 days on its plans for spending all remaining BEAD funds.
Louisiana
Louisiana’s GUMBO Program Delivers Fiber to Rural Allen Parish
Nearly 3,000 households gain high-speed internet through GUMBO 1.0
NTIA
Roth at CES: 42 States and Territories Approved for BEAD, Including Nevada
NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.
NTIA
New Mexico Unveils Plan to Expand Affordable Broadband
State proposes launching broadband subsidy program by 2027
Commerce
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
