Access and Deployment
Minnesota Close to Extending Broadband Safety Certification Deadline
New legislation allows laborers to continue broadband deployment unimpeded
Broadband Mapping and Data
State Broadband Officials Gear Up for Map Challenges as Some Still Concerned About Resources
Some state officials are concerned about county-level understaffing.
Infrastructure
Industry Associations Urge NTIA Action on Buy America Guidelines for BEAD Projects
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
Infrastructure
Permitting, Purchase Restrictions Still Outstanding as BEAD Makes Way to States
Permitting delays could make the five-year deployment timeline difficult to meet, panelists said.
Fabric
FCC Map Update, FCC Renews FirstNet Spectrum Authority, NTIA Warns EU Over Big Tech Proposal
New FCC map shows 8.3 million unserved locations.
Infrastructure
Telecoms Urge FCC to Address Pole Replacement Costs Before BEAD Funding Delivered
The FCC approved a comment period to address the issue over a year ago.
FCC
For Sake of Accurate Broadband Map, Gigi Sohn Urges Senators Not to Delay Her Vote as FCC Commissioner
Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.
Funding
NTIA Stands Firm on Buy America Rules, Says BEAD Projects Must Be American
The NTIA’s comments came after President Biden said fiber optics should be made in America.
Infrastructure
Sean Gonsalves: All States Have Received Broadband Grants, Focus Now on Jan. 13 Map Deadline
Cities and states are still in the midst of challenging the accuracy of the FCC’s maps.
Comcast
All States Want BEAD Funds, Digicomm Secures Investment, Glo Fiber Expanding in PA
The NTIA announced all states and territories have applied for initial planning money from the $42.5B BEAD program.
Broadband Live
Utah’s Broadband Maps Are Ready for Federal Funding, Broadband Director Says
‘The efforts that have been done in the past have been a great foundation.’
Infrastructure
Sean Gonsalves: Illinois and Possibly New York Are Poised to Fumble Federal Broadband Funds
Some state laws, as written, may run counter to IIJA language and constrain the use of federal funds.
