Funding
Appalachian Regional Commission Seeks to Measure Prior Broadband Program
The regional commission aims to better serve its rural communities.
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.
Briefs
New Mexico Still Searching for New Broadband Director
Governor says the state is moving in a ‘different direction’
Satellite
Starlink Expands Subscribers and Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite company announced 6 million subscribers globally.
BEAD
SHLB: Don’t Limit Anchor Institutions for BEAD
The NTIA asked states to revise their list of anchors as part of its new program rules.
BEAD
‘Outraged’ Democrat Sen. Rosen Retaliates Against Lutnick over New BEAD Rules, Nevada's Rescinded Approval
New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.
Expert Opinion
J. Randolph Luening: What Does Tech-Neutrality Mean for BEAD?
Technologies besides fiber often fail to meet Priority Broadband Project requirements, even as defined by the June 6 policy notice.
Expert Opinion
Alexis Schrubbe: Everything You Know About Speed for BEAD is Now Moot
BEAD’s new policy notice invalidates Final Proposals, prioritizes cost over community, and generates immense sunk costs.
BEAD
NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects
But NTIA declines to issue high-cost threshold
BEAD
New BEAD Rules Trigger Uproar Over U.S. Broadband Future
Awardees under original rules say they may not reapply.
BEAD
BREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEAD
Notice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and Nevada
BEAD
House Republicans Urge Trump to Release Broadband Funds
As GOP calls for speed, former BEAD chief warns of policy shifts.
BEAD
Senate Budget Bill Attempts to Tie BEAD Funds to AI Regulation
The bill would also set up an 800 megaherz spectrum pipeline.
Kenneth Boswell.
Alabama Urges ISPs For Transparency Ahead Of Deadline
State grows anxious over ISPs' progress.
House Appropriations
Lutnick: New BEAD NOFO Likely Out Friday
Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.
BEAD
Utah, New Mexico and Other Western States Ask Commerce to Minimize Changes to BEAD
'We urge NTIA to continue to allow states and territories to set high-cost thresholds,' the 22 governors wrote.
BEAD
States Hoping for Flexibility in Upcoming BEAD Rules
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators Wednesday the new rules would be coming "shortly."
