Fiber
FiberLight to Acquire Metro Fiber Networks
Acquisition opens new corridor from Virginia Beach to Data Center Alley in Northern Virginia, and also Atlanta and Charlotte.
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
WISPA CEO: BEAD Maps Still Imperfect
David Zumwalt said the group wants a chance to dispute some challenge process results.
BEAD
Senators From Both Parties Press Roth on BEAD Changes
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
New York
Hochul Launches $5M Grant Program to Improve Wireless Coverage Across New York
State plans on three grants with awards between $1 million and $2 million each.
SpaceX
House Bill Would Divert BEAD Funds Toward Satellite and Wireless Subsidies
Rep. Taylor has also pushed for satellites to be considered in Appalachian broadband grants.
BEAD
Nevada Broadband Head Predicts BEAD Shovels in the Ground This Summer
The state's final proposal is still being reviewed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
SpaceX
Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband
This combination casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'.
Community Broadband
Carson, California, Breaks Ground On New Municipal Fiber Network
Officials say the first phase of the city’s network will install over 100,000 feet of new fiber optic cable.
BEAD
Rhode Island Open for BEAD Applications
The deadline for submissions is May 9.
BEAD
States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.
BEAD
West Virginia ‘Looking Closely’ at a Tech Neutral BEAD Plan Amid Review
The state is reworking its final proposal but hasn't asked ISPs to resubmit grant applications.
SpaceX
Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America
The BEAD investment offers great hope to rural America where we have been stuck in the digital divide since the beginning of the Internet age.
Funding
Digital Divide Closing in South Carolina, State Says
'Nearly all of these newly constructed locations now have access to fiber,' says state broadband director
Benton
State Legislators: Don’t Upend BEAD
A bipartisan group of 115 legislators from 28 states urged caution as the Trump administration mulls rule changes.
Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
Wireless
T-Mobile Supports Petitions Against 5G Fund, Verizon Opposes
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr opposed moving forward with the $9 billion fund as a commissioner.
