BEAD
NTIA Still Finalizing Eligible Locations for New BEAD Round
The agency is waiting for new broadband coverage data from the FCC
BEAD
The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program is a $42.45 billion initiative administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, BEAD aims to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs.
BEAD
Pennsylvania Awards First $448 Million in BEAD Funding
The grants will support broadband projects in 50 counties in the Commonwealth
Indiana to Spend $400 Million to Fund New BEAD Projects
Construction could begin this fall, with all BEAD-funded buildouts expected to finish by 2030.
BEAD
BEAD Enters Cleanup Phase With More Broadband Gaps to Fill
Broadband policy expert Carol Mattey says the next round of funding could roll out in nine months
NTIA
Senators Press NTIA on BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
States are still waiting for NTIA to clarify how they can use all BEAD funds
BEAD
Washington Signs Seven BEAD Grants
A Colorado ISP also disputed the state’s claim that it misused grant funds
Tarana
Tarana CEO Sees No Clear Successor to Video Driving Household Bandwidth Demand
AI’s largest capacity demands will fall on data centers and the connections between them – not last-mile home connections – Alwan says
Community Broadband
Oregon Community Launches Gorgeous Broadband
The Dalles resident will receive fiber broadband service.
Joey Wender
Four State Broadband Directors Say BEAD's 'True-Up' Round Won't Finish the Job
Washington state cited roughly 1,000 underserved locations ineligible for supplemental funding.
BEAD
Building BEAD: From Federal Awards to Finished Networks
BEAD’s next phase will depend on workable contracts, timely permitting and consumer-focused accountability as broadband projects move toward construction.
BEAD
Trump Administration's BEAD Overhaul Aided SpaceX: Levin
Delaying funding allowed the company more time to scoop up rural subscribers, he said
Michigan Aims to Empower Residents with New BEAD-Tracking Website
Michigan officials hope residents will track government-funded broadband projects
BEAD
Colorado Cancels $100 Million BEAD Award After Finding Misuse of Funds
The state is rebidding the 10,000 affected locations
BEAD
Nearly One in Three Co-ops Turning Down BEAD Money, NRECA Says
The group’s members said one provider’s U.S.-made fiber prices jumped 40 percent in August alone
BEAD
State Broadband Heads Tired After BEAD’s ‘Long Haul,’ Benton Finds
The group is working on two research projects based on interviews with broadband directors and ISPs
People
Colorado Broadband Head Resigns
The Maine Public Utilities Commission chair is also stepping down
