BEAD
Texas BEAD Data Reveals Heavy Bidding from Satellite Providers
SpaceX bids on virtually all BEAD locations in the Lone Star state
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.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on July 30, 2025 - States and the Next BEAD Round
How are the new rules from the Commerce Department expected to change the pace of broadband deployment under BEAD?
Satellite
Starlink Software Failure Causes Global Outage
Thousands without internet for hours.
BEAD
Amazon and SpaceX Undercut Competition in Tennessee BEAD Bidding
Average LEO bids were $228K, a fraction of the $2.7M requested by fiber providers, on average.
Michael Santorelli
Study Finds BEAD Locations Plummet After Rule Changes
Does Connecticut need any BEAD money?
NTIA
Senate Confirms Roth to Lead NTIA
Former Cruz staffer will head up deployment of the BEAD program
Expert Opinion
Mahesh Krishnaswamy: The Future of BEAD: Unlocking Reach & Resilience with High Capacity Wireless
As states revisit their broadband plans, scalable middle-mile solutions and built-in resilience take center stage.
NTIA
22 House Democrats Slam Trump Administration Overhaul of BEAD
Letter accuses Commerce Secretary of defying Congress' intent, threatening rural connectivity
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
Report: Starlink May Only Meet Federal Standards in Most Rural Areas
Starlink may flunk federal test above 6 users per square mile
Broadband Mapping and Data
States Report Few Valid Challenges Under BEAD’s Mapping Update
Fears of massive eligibility losses did not materialize
KOBD
WISPA Claims Kentucky Regulators Misinterpreted BEAD Rules
Wireless internet providers may be in trouble.
NTIA
Senate Invokes Cloture on Roth Nomination
Former Cruz staffer could be running the NTIA as early as next week
Tasha Boerner
California’s Affordable Broadband Bill Dead for 2025
State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.
NTIA
Thune Tees Up Senate Vote for Arielle Roth
Thune filed a motion to invoke cloture on her nomination Tuesday.
NTIA
Who’s to Blame for BEAD? Join in an Open Discussion
Big Telecom, elected Democrats, someone else?
