Evan Feinman, speaking at the BEAD Implementation Summit, said the agency will also issue guidance on project auditing.
Broadband experts express concern about letter of credit requirements for BEAD.
The effort is aimed at raising awareness about federal internet subsidies among housing assistance recipients.
Outlines subgrant processes and application scoring criteria.
State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.
How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?
Demand for an accurate and reliable map has now reached a pivotal juncture.
The letter follows calls to drop the credit rule that it said could shut out smaller ISPs from funding.
Maine is one of the first states to submit its plan to the NTIA, following Delaware.
States must overcome numerous hurdles before BEAD will be able to succeed.
Counties can alleviate match requirement through ARPA funds.
A new wave of activity in the domestic manufacturing market for fiber and electronic materials is happening
Infrastructure should be built to accommodate future scalability and not merely current demands.
Tickets for the day-long BEAD Implementation Summit are available for $145 until August 21.
Experts suggested hiring consultancies and engaging in practice applications for projects.
In keynote luncheon fireside chat, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., raised concerns about some BEAD requirements.
'A data-driven approach will encourage states to be more transparent, open and honest.’
Nokia will continue to invest in American manufacturing in the coming years, said CEO.
The manufacturing of the company’s fiber-optic broadband electronics products will start in 2024.
New York City expands its broadband housing development program
A strong fiber bias in broadband funding means that underserved communities remain at risk of being left behind.
What’s next for BEAD implementation?
The NTIA's BEAD program requires grant recipients to provide a letter of credit.
States can customize the definition to fit specific needs.
AT&T expects fixed-wireless to be key player in BEAD funding.
Updates increase speed requirements and facilitate coordination with BEAD and ACP programs.
The Wall Street Journal report alleging the toxicity of the cables is inaccurate, claims AT&T.
It's unclear how BEAD funds will interact with state laws restricting municipal broadband projects.
Christine Hallquist, head of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, was previously CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative.
Congress should discontinue High-Cost, Lifeline, and ReConnect.
The groups are raising $25 million for connectivity in underserved areas along Appalachia.
BEAD can help close the broadband affordability gap in apartments, organization says.
U.S. states and territories will receive more than $41 billion. Do these sums adequately address their needs?
Bead will connect over 90 percent of all locations, both unserved and underserved, to high-speed internet.
A number of organizations tracked allocations under the IIJA prior to the announcement of state BEAD allocations
Cartesian predictions follow closely with BEAD allocation announcements on Monday.
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
Challenge processes include timeline, transparency and mapping requirements, with changes impacting community anchors and individuals.
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Monday introduced the 'Learn Without Limits' initiative to update the E-Rate program
Texas is the highest awarded state, as 19 states set to receive more than $1 billion from BEAD.