Infrastructure
As Middle Mile Program Deadline Approaches, NTIA Proposes ‘Buy America’ Exemptions
The NTIA is proposing a limited-equipment, limited-time exemption to purchasing American-made products.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
Infrastructure
The NTIA is proposing a limited-equipment, limited-time exemption to purchasing American-made products.
Funding
The director of the middle mile program said applicants must show “climate resilience” to get funding.
Fiber
Sarah Bleau, Middle Mile Program Director at NTIA, reminded attendees that the Middle Mile program is not for last-mile grants.
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The event will be headlined by Sarah Bleau, middle mile program director at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Fiber
The cooperative’s executive director said it has at least 70% of Arkansas covered by its network.
Funding
The FCC and the NTIA have been working to get more Americans connected faster via the ACP.
Federal Agencies
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
Federal Agencies
The document includes information about how often the agencies will meet and when they’ll get involved in proposed actions.
Funding
The announcement is the second round of ReConnect funding in fiscal year 2022.
Expert Opinion
‘Wireless connectivity is one of the most vital aspects of our digital infrastructure.’
Infrastructure
Detroit’s Hope Village experienced an internet outage for 45 days in the early days of the pandemic.
FCC
The money will go toward internet access, equipment, and to hire and train information technology personnel.
Privacy
‘It is time to act,’ Alan Davidson said at an event Thursday.
Funding
The next big deadline: Planning fund applications for the BEAD program are due August 15, 2022.
broadband mapping
‘The efforts that have been done in the past have been a great foundation.’
Funding
The state is optimistic that multiple sources of funding from federal programs will close the digital divide.