BEAD

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

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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

SpaceX

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.

Commerce

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.

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.

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.