Arielle Roth

Expert Opinion

Johnny Kampis: Texas Tells NTIA to Loosen BEAD Barriers to Deployment

Those seeking to eliminate some of the onerous regulations are more likely to bend the ear of the Trump administration.

BEAD

NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth Confirmation Hearing Set for March 27

She's been critical of the BEAD program's fiber preference.

People

Adam Cassady Named Acting NTIA Head

President Trump's pick to lead the agency Arielle Roth, has yet to be confirmed.

SpaceX

Maine Urges Commerce Department to Refine, Not Delay, BEAD Rollout

Maine Urges BEAD to ‘Invest in the Right Technology for the Right Place,’ Not Pure Tech Neutrality

FCC

Carr Lays Out Thoughts on BEAD and Fiber, Other Priorities

Carr also said he was 'confident that we're getting this new auction authority back'.

NTIA

NIST Review of BEAD Funds Still Ongoing

The agency hasn't yet signed off on three BEAD spending plans under the Biden administration.

Texas

Texas Halts $55.6 Million Digital Equity Program over NTIA Uncertainty

State advises potential applicants to pause efforts.

SpaceX

Starlink Unveils Limited $80 a Month Plan in 14 States

‘Residential Lite’ comes with a 33% discount on the traditional plan

Expert Opinion

How Should Secretary Lutnick Reform the $42 Billion Broadband Program?

For $849 million, Americans should expect modern data analytics, cost analysis, and competitive auctions to deploy billions of dollars of funding.

BEAD

AT&T Exec Says Fixed Wireless Has a Role in BEAD

The company's licensed spectrum could make its fixed wireless service easier to fund under program rules.

SpaceX

AI Boom Drives Demand for Fiber Data Center Infrastructure

Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.

Commerce

Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth

Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.

BEAD Data

In Washington State’s First BEAD Round, 77% of Locations Receive Bids

Washington State has a $1.2 billion slice of federal broadband funding. The state's application funding window closed Jan. 31.

Expert Opinion

Michael Santorelli: Freeing BEAD from Its Bureaucratic Shackles

For the Trump administration, BEAD presents an immediate opportunity to show how cutting bureaucracy can lead to tangible results.

Fiber

Fiber Broadband Association Voices Confidence About Fiber's Role in BEAD

GOP lawmakers have signaled a desire to increase participation from fixed wireless and satellite.

Chips

Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick

Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.