Digital Inclusion
Digital Skills Advocates Warn BEAD Changes Undermine Workforce Training
'This is a real loss:' Panelists say cuts threaten progress on digital and AI skills training
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
NTCA Urged States to Implement BEAD Program Responsibly
Rural broadband group said states should seize remaining authority under BEAD
BEAD
Federal BEAD Rules Claim Neutrality, But Critics See Bias
Some panelists said new rules impose unequal requirements on broadband providers, others called changes 'largely positive'
BEAD
Capito: Fiber Still Likely to Win in West Virginia, 'Fine' With BEAD Rebidding
The West Virginia senator has been the loudest GOP critic of how the Trump administration has handled the program.
BEAD
‘One Word: Yikes’: Broadband Leaders Blast BEAD Rule Changes
Experts warn of lawsuits, chilling effect on fiber participation, and favor toward satellite
BEAD
House Dems Don’t Want BEAD Money Conditioned on AI Moratorium
They said the provision would violate the Byrd rule.
BEAD
Rep. Bob Latta: Ohio Needs Broadband
Lawmaker asks for insight on achieving broadband goals.
BEAD
Rep. Houchin: We Need 'Smarter and Faster Rollout of the BEAD Program'
Author of Rural Broadband Protection Act vows to expedite BEAD, in keynote address at Speeding BEAD Summit.
BEAD
Putting 'Visceral' Reactions Aside, State Broadband Officers Plan to Make BEAD Work
Do states and providers have more flexibility, or less, under NTIA's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment restructuring notice?
BEAD
WISPA: Make Sure Reported Unlicensed Coverage is Up to Date
Unlicensed fixed wireless providers have a chance to make their coverage areas ineligible for BEAD funding.
BEAD
States Looking to Ensure Participation in New BEAD Rounds
New BEAD rules require an additional, expedited round of bidding in every state.
Commerce
Sen. Rosen Delivers Keynote Address at Speeding BEAD Summit
‘This is not a Democrat or Republican issue’
Commerce
Speeding BEAD Summit Adds Panel on New Notice About NOFO
Event features analysis of June 6 NOFO, Congressional keynotes, state broadband leaders and others addressing the $42.5 billion Program
BEAD
Virginia Officials Slam Changes to Federal Broadband Program
‘It feels like the rug is being pulled out from under us.’
Hawaii
Hawaii Implements Digital Navigators With Expected BEAD Funding
State officials boasted more than $400 million for new office of broadband
Funding
Appalachian Regional Commission Seeks to Measure Prior Broadband Program
The regional commission aims to better serve its rural communities.
