NTIA
O’Rielly Wants Lutnick to Help Kill USDA’s Broadband Programs
The former Republican FCC Commissioner sees USDA programs as wasteful and unnecessary
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.
broadband
Federal Officials Reject D.C. Broadband Funding Request
Site inspections found the proposed locations were already served or not valid broadband sites.
NTIA
Monitoring, Enforcement Important as BEAD Gets Underway: Expert
Carol Mattey said states should include contractual provisions to claw back already paid funding in the event of nonperformance.
BEAD 2026
More Speakers, Sponsors Confirmed for BEAD Implementation 2026
The BEAD Implementation Summit 2026 is set for March 18 at the National Press Club, from 12 Noon ET to 5 p.m. ET.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
NTIA
NTIA Responds to Study Suggesting BEAD Flaw Could Lose Billions to Small ISPs
ACLP said some ISPs may have more than they could handle in broadband deployment.
Spectrum
Licensed, Unlicensed Interests Still at Odds on Key Band Ahead of WRC
They disagree on whether the U.S. should advocate for mobile use in the 7 GHz band.
Spectrum
NTIA Officially Taps 5 Megahertz of NOAA Spectrum for Wireless Use.
The agency is also studying the band for direct-to-device satellite service.
Cybersecurity
NTIA not Sold on New Licensing for Subsea Cable Terminals
The Department of Homeland Security disagreed, saying it supported the FCC’s proposed licensing regime.
Cybersecurity
NTIA’s Adam Cassady Nominated to Serve as Cyberspace and Digital Policy Ambassador
If confirmed, Cassady would move to the State Department
NTIA
BEAD Plans Approved: $736 Million for Washington and $629 Million for Alaska
Now 47 states have received NTIA approval, and 35 have cleared NIST review.
Internet
Roth Says U.S. Must Lead Global Network Standards to Protect Speech
Commerce official warns foreign regulations and infrastructure battles threaten free expression
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
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
