Expert Opinion
Michael Santorelli: Freeing BEAD from Its Bureaucratic Shackles
For the Trump administration, BEAD presents an immediate opportunity to show how cutting bureaucracy can lead to tangible results.
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
Greg Davis: Federal Funding Freeze Puts BEAD Broadband Rollout at Risk
A federal funding freeze risks eroding trust in national broadband initiatives. Here’s how to keep moving forward.
Fiber
Fiber Is a Good Long-Term Bet, Says Former FCC Chairman Pai
Some Republican lawmakers have said they're concerned about high per-location costs.
Charter
West Virginia Utilities Win Concessions in Broadband Pole Dispute
State task force weakens utility reporting requirements, despite calls for more oversight.
Expert Opinion
Ellis Scherer: State Satellite Programs Offer Lessons for U.S. Broadband Deployment
LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.
BEAD Data
Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD
'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.
BEAD Data
Texas Pushes to Eliminate BEAD Low-Cost Broadband Requirement
Texas broadband official urged senators to remove affordability mandates, and labor requirements.
Alabama
New ISP Halo Fiber Leveraging ARPA Grants to Help Bridge Alabama’s Digital Divide
Company hopes to use $188 million in middle mile broadband grants to connect unserved Alabama households.
Fiber
Fiber Deployment Costs May See Slight Slowdown
Industry experts predict price stabilization with federal broadband funding scheduled to begin.
Expert Opinion
Rep. Louis Riggs: BEAD's Groundhog Day Moment
No reputable provider is going to propose serving areas that do not make sense with fiber.
Fiber
Fiber Broadband Association Voices Confidence About Fiber's Role in BEAD
GOP lawmakers have signaled a desire to increase participation from fixed wireless and satellite.
Chips
Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Roth Has Big Issues with BEAD
Incoming NTIA chief Arielle Roth would abolish fiber preference, low-cost mandates.
Funding
Sen. Moran Wants to Shield BEAD Grants from Taxation
Kansas senator hinted at tying broadband tax exemption to reconciliation bill.
Project 2025 Broadband
ACA Connects Pushes for Less Regulation, Faster BEAD Deployment
The industry group laid out its 2025 broadband policy priorities under President Donald Trump.
USF
Commerce Committee to Hold Vote on Nominee Lutnick
Executive session will include vote on Capito USF bill.
