BEAD
Evan Feinman Out at Commerce Department’s NTIA
The former BEAD director urged stakeholders to speak up against changes to the program that might be disruptive.
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
States Push Forward with Fiber-Heavy BEAD Applications
Virginia reports 91% end-to-end fiber proposals received in first funding round.
COVID
Broadband Experts Reflect on Digital Divide Progress Five Years After Pandemic
'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.
Funding
White House Seen as Introducing Uncertainty, Cutting Regulations
The Trump administration has been pushing out federal workers and attempting to freeze spending.
Minnesota
Minnesota’s Broadband Expansion Faces New ‘Roadblock’
Two industry leaders warn state training mandates could stall projects, threaten rural access.
BEAD
Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
BEAD
Texas Broadband Architect Hegar Slated to Become Texas A&M Chancellor
Hegar expects to return nearly $1 billion in BEAD money to the U.S. Treasury
Nuclear
Rep. John Joyce Provides Updates on Nuclear, SPEED for BEAD
Noted Constellation’s Three Mile Island restart currently a year ahead of schedule
Congress
Moran Eyes Reconciliation to Stop Tax on Broadband Grants
‘Reconciliation is probably the only possibility,’ Sen. Jerry Moran said at the INCOMPAS policy summit.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S.
What can the U.S. learn from international broadband programs?
AI
Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’
Fiber-focused organization isn’t discouraged by Rep. Richard Hudson measure that touts ‘technology neutrality’
Arkansas
Cooperatives Playing Major Role In Arkansas’ ARPA-Fueled Fiber Expansion
The Arkansas State Broadband Office continues to leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to drive affordable fiber in the Natural State.
BEAD
Congressional Republicans Want Access to BEAD Records
New bill would remove NTIA exemption from the Freedom of Information Act.
BEAD
States See Strong BEAD Participation as More Rounds Close
Virginia, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Maine wrapped up their first round of BEAD applications this week.
NTIA
Texas May Return $1 Billion in BEAD Funding to Treasury
Comptroller Hegar might want to spend some of it on 'non-deployment' purposes
BEAD
Former NTIA Official: BEAD Changes Could Add Years to Deployment
'While I am all for improving the program, I do not want to see West Virginia wait longer than is necessary or have to redo their proposals and application,' Sen. Capito also said.
