Commerce
Broadband Breakfast on September 3, 2025 - States and the BEAD Deadline
How can states navigate BEAD as the September 4 deadline rapidly approaches?
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
SpaceX: NTIA Should Reject Virginia's BEAD Plan
The company said it should have won more locations in the state.
BEAD
BEAD Unplugged Panel: Don’t Count on Receiving Non-Deployment Funds
‘Howard Lutnick cares about making money and saving money,’ says Gigi Sohn.
BEAD
NTIA: States Can’t Enforce Rate Laws on BEAD Participants
Only New York has a law regulating broadband prices for low-income households.
BEAD
Under Louisiana’s New BEAD Plan, 80% of Locations Will Get Fiber
That's down from 95% under the state's Biden administration plan
Commerce
Rural Co-ops Back NTIA’s Overhaul of Environmental Review Rules
NRECA praises alignment with new law and Supreme Court ruling.
Nokia Webinar
August 12, 2025: BEAD Unplugged: The Controversies, the Questions, and What Comes Next
In this candid and timely webinar, three leading broadband policy experts will dive into a digital 'grab bag' of hot-button BEAD topics.
BEAD
A Staredown Between States and NTIA Over the Future of ‘Non-Deployment’ Funding
State broadband offices worry they’ll get the short end of the pencils they are sharpening.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on August 20, 2025 - IXPs and the Future of BEAD
What role could IXPs play in resilience and connectivity for American digital infrastructure?
BEAD
Virginia Looking to Get Fiber to 81 Percent of BEAD Locations
About 10 percent of the state's eligible locations would be served by satellite under its plan.
BEAD
Colorado to Fund Cyber Risk Plans for ISPs Ahead of BEAD Deployment
The state was vetting vendors to help ISPs.
BEAD
Feinman: ‘No Particular Reason’ for BEAD Labor Requirements
Former BEAD Director and others argue that Biden should have deployed BEAD funds faster.
BEAD
Arizona Sees 33% Increase in BEAD Applications
New applicants represent a mix of technologies.
Fiber
Tariffs Will Fall More on Fixed Wireless Than on Fiber: Industry Experts
Fiber impact not as great as expected, said fiber exec. Fixed wireless more vulnerable, said wireless exec.
BEAD
29% of Minnesota Locations Received No Bids For BEAD
Minnesota Broadband Director Bree Maki cited decreased participation from fiber providers
BEAD
Arkansas Experiences 25% Decline in Applicants for BEAD Funding
Arkansas broadband director also warned that BEAD projects may be delayed into 2026.
