Pole Attachments
West Virginia Orders Utilities to Pay for Pole Replacements
Regulators warn delays could jeopardize federal broadband deployments.
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
Washington D.C. Finalizes Plan for $100M in Federal Broadband Funding
District officials say ‘all’ remaining unserved locations will be connected through fixed wireless technology.
Expert Opinion
Jonathan Romeiro: The FTTH Acceptance Checklist BEAD Projects Should Require
Many fiber builds 'pass construction' but fail operations. A short, boring acceptance package keeps schedules and services intact.
BEAD
States $20 Billion Under Budget for BEAD So Far
AAPB's Gigi Sohn said she's trying to convince more Republicans to advocate for states keeping that money.
BEAD
Texas BEAD Plan $2 billion Under Budget
The state would get fiber to about 51 percent of its BEAD locations, with 22 percent in line for satellite.
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.
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.
