BEAD
Dem Lawmakers Want Clarity on BEAD Non-Deployment
The Trump administration isn't eager for states to spend money on efforts other than deploying infrastructure.
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.
NTIA
Public Interest Groups Urge NTIA to Keep Community Anchor Institutions Definition ‘Flexible’
Groups warn that senior centers, houses of worship could be excluded from BEAD.
Spectrum
NTIA Optimistic About Upper C-band Auction
The agency said 150 megahertz could be sold off if new aircraft altimeters were widely installed.
Public Safety
Law Enforcement Calls on NTIA to Protect FirstNet Authority
NTIA as a potential ally.
Funding
Luján Presses NTIA’s New Chief to Act on Broadband Funds ‘Day One’
Restoring digital equity and broadband funds should be Roth's first act as Administrator, Luján says.
BEAD
Trade Group: State Rate Caps Threaten BEAD Program
So far, only New York has a law in effect.
NTIA
Senate Confirms Roth to Lead NTIA
Former Cruz staffer will head up deployment of the BEAD program
NTIA
House Panel Refuses to Give FCC a Raise
A House subcommittee advanced a bill to provide $390.2 million for the agency's operation.
NTIA
NTIA Approves Updated BEAD Initial Proposals From All 56 States and Territories
The ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ round is underway in 48 states and territories
NTIA
Senate Invokes Cloture on Roth Nomination
Former Cruz staffer could be running the NTIA as early as next week
NTIA
Thune Tees Up Senate Vote for Arielle Roth
Thune filed a motion to invoke cloture on her nomination Tuesday.
BEAD
Capito: Fiber Still Likely to Win in West Virginia, 'Fine' With BEAD Rebidding
The West Virginia senator has been the loudest GOP critic of how the Trump administration has handled the program.
BEAD
‘Outraged’ Democrat Sen. Rosen Retaliates Against Lutnick over New BEAD Rules, Nevada's Rescinded Approval
New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.
BEAD
West Virginia Governor Suggests Funding for Fixed Wireless, Satellite in Revised BEAD Plan
The state's original plan had been 100 percent fiber, according to the program's former director.
BEAD
Largest Nevada BEAD Awardee Urges NTIA to Break Ground on Broadband Projects
SkyFiber joins growing chorus as BEAD delays stretch into mid-2025
BEAD
BEAD Guidance to States Delayed Until Summer
States had been expecting an update this month.
