Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: BEAD Saving Can Be Lifesaving… If We Let It
NTIA should let states put leftover BEAD funds toward Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrades, no new money from Congress required.
Arielle Roth
Arielle Roth was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on July 30, 2025. In this role, she serves as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Executive Branch agency principally responsible for advising the President on communications, broadband, and internet policy.
BEAD
FBA, Benton Pleased By New BEAD Round, Electric Co-ops Want ‘Course Correction’
Based on tentative location counts, as much as $2.4 billion could be available for additional projects
BEAD
More Non-Deployment Guidance Not Coming Soon, NTIA Says
State officials were glad to secure coverage for more locations but had mixed feelings about a new policy notice
BEAD
All 56 Federal Broadband Plans Approved. Construction Comes Next
Illinois was the final state approved under the federal government’s landmark broadband program. Michigan, Hawaii, Virginia and California are among many states now building.
BEAD
Some Remaining BEAD Funds to be Used on New Bidding Round
NTIA said it would outline other allowable uses in a future update
Congress
House Commerce Panel to Markup Six Telecom Bills
Bills include the PLAN for Broadband Act and SAT Streamlining Act
BEAD
With all BEAD Plans Approved, States and Territories Set to Spend $18.2 Billion on Deployment
The program’s 3.79 million locations are set to 63 percent fiber and 22 percent satellite, based on NTIA-approved plans
BEAD
Michigan Signs 17 Subgrants Under Federal Broadband Program
Nearly $1.5 billion in public and private investment will expand broadband access to roughly 200,000 locations.
BEAD
Illinois BEAD Plan Approved
It was the last state awaiting NTIA clearance
Spectrum
NTIA’s Top Spectrum Adviser Elevated to Principal Deputy
Tricia Paoletta assumes the second-in-command role as the U.S. prepares for major international negotiations over satellite and wireless spectrum.
BEAD
States Can’t Unilaterally Alter BEAD Contracts, NTIA Says
The agency asked states to reduce satellite awards, but some had already signed their agreements
BEAD
States Working on BEAD Project Costs, Permits
Equipment costs are rising as projects get underway
BEAD
Virginia Moves Forward on BEAD Contracts
One ISP backed out of a small project, but other winners are scooping up those locations
BEAD
BEAD Participants Could Face Tough Finances: Moffett
NTIA has been adamant that it’s preventing defaults
Spectrum
NTIA Clears Remaining 4.4 GigaHertz Study Plans
Rysavy Research argued the 4.4 GHz band was a good choice for 6G technology.
NTIA
U.S. Officials Want Allied Control Over 6G
Chinese firms took international market share in 5G gear
