Rural
House Hearing to Explore Rural Broadband Deployment
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5
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.
Expert Opinion
How Should Secretary Lutnick Reform the $42 Billion Broadband Program?
For $849 million, Americans should expect modern data analytics, cost analysis, and competitive auctions to deploy billions of dollars of funding.
BEAD Data
Even Though NTIA Approved Louisiana BEAD, Delay by NIST Keeps Shovels at Bay
Obscure National Institute of Standards and Technology agency has kept state from building broadband.
BEAD
Pew Calls on NTIA to Disclose BEAD Waivers
Without public disclosure, states lack clarity on how NTIA has granted BEAD waivers.
BEAD
AT&T Exec Says Fixed Wireless Has a Role in BEAD
The company's licensed spectrum could make its fixed wireless service easier to fund under program rules.
BEAD
Senate Bill Would Shield BEAD Grants from Federal Taxation
Would exclude broadband deployment grants from corporate taxable income
BEAD
TIA Calls for Tax Emption for BEAD Grants
Trade association says taxes lower the impact of BEAD projects.
TPI
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
Expert Opinion
Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites
Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for Rural America, but scientists are alarmed by plans to launch thousands more.
Donald Trump
Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth
Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.
BEAD
Lawmakers Renew Bill to Address Permitting Delays on Federal Lands
The bill comes as state officials push for reforms to environmental and historic preservation permitting rules under BEAD.
BEAD Data
In Washington State’s First BEAD Round, 77% of Locations Receive Bids
Washington State has a $1.2 billion slice of federal broadband funding. The state's application funding window closed Jan. 31.
BEAD Data
Arkansas’ First BEAD Round Covers 9% of Locations With Just 2% of Funds
Arkansas' first BEAD funds go to 18 providers to cover 7,000+ locations
Wireless
Competitive Carriers Challenge 5G Fund Order
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, a commissioner at the time, dissented from the order when it was adopted last year.
IIJA
Senators Revive Bill to Prevent BEAD Supply Chain Bottlenecks
The NET Act would address supply chain delays ahead of the government dolling out $42.5 billion for broadband.
BEAD
Former FCC Commissioner Predicts Court Battle Over BEAD’s Fiber Preference
But Kathryn de Wit of Pew said the structure of BEAD was carefully crafted to address systemic flaws in federal broadband policy.
