Expert Opinion
Colin Reilly: How the BEAD Tracker Speeds Up Broadband Insights
A dashboard for the digital highway from the national non-profit Connected Nation.
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.
SpaceX
Speed Tests Could Help Improve Broadband Oversight, Ookla Executive Says
Rural Starlink users often report higher speeds than customers in congested urban areas
FBA
Broadband Spared as Ernst Urges $2 Trillion Cuts
After calling BEAD a “boondoggle” last year, the Iowa senator omitted the program.
BEAD
NTIA Looking to Speed Permitting for BEAD
The agency outlined the post-award federal permitting process in a webinar this week.
Digital Inclusion
Sudden Cuts Erode Public Trust, Digital Equity Advocates Say
Disrupted federal support has stalled state efforts in digital literacy, workforce, and affordability programs.
TechExpo25
TechExpo25 Brought Together 1,500 Companies and 45 Members of Congress
The event highlighted innovation, infrastructure, and government collaboration
Pole Attachments
Utilities Push Back on West Virginia’s Plan for Pole Attachment Database
If funded, the database could launch in early 2026
Cybersecurity
Sen. Warner Warns U.S. Must Reassert Leadership on Cybersecurity
Warner is concerned the 6 GHz band remains unprotected.
BEAD
BEAD State Directors Recognize Progress But Still Have Issues
State directors warn of gaps and tight timelines.
BEAD
Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow
Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation
Hill Staffers Split on Permitting, Spectrum and Broadband Expansion
Aides to key telecom lawmakers laid out competing visions for the future of U.S. broadband policy.
BEAD
Broadband Industry Reports Growing Frustration With BEAD
Industry leaders criticized the new push in the BEAD program for inconsistent state results and appearing to favor satellite technology.
BEAD
States Race to Meet Federal Broadband Funding Deadline
States race to meet a federal deadline for the $42.5 billion BEAD program amid dramatic cost reductions.
BEAD
With Florida, Utah, 48 States Have Posted BEAD Plans
Only Texas and California have yet to post plans. Those results are expected in late October.
BEAD
New Street: NTIA Caps Might Not Affect Many Locations Nationally
Alaska is planning to get fiber to 53 percent of its BEAD locations.
BEAD
States Revise Tentative BEAD Awards
Minnesota revealed that costs per passing above $10,000 required written justification.
