Expert Opinion
States Approach Readiness for the Broadband Rollout, But Federal Nod is Elusive
No BEAD final proposals have been posted since late 2024, but many are due over the next few months.
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.
Briefs
Phoenix Center Challenges Brattle Group’s Fiber Value Impact
Ford said that fiber is too expensive in many rural areas to be a practical solution.
BEAD
An Interview With Former BEAD Director Evan Feinman
In an interview with Cardinal News, Feinman talked about how BEAD helped Virginia, and why he’s worried about its future growth.
Expert Opinion
Tariffs and Broadband: Every Day is a New Day
In 2024, the United States imported approximately 25% of the world’s fiber optic cables.
BEAD
State-by-State BEAD Bids Reveal Varying Degrees of ISP Participation
Arkansas nearly reached full coverage, Massachusetts barely half.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: Texas Tells NTIA to Loosen BEAD Barriers to Deployment
Those seeking to eliminate some of the onerous regulations are more likely to bend the ear of the Trump administration.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth Confirmation Hearing Set for March 27
She's been critical of the BEAD program's fiber preference.
SpaceX
New Mexico’s $70 Million Starlink Plan Not in State Budget
State broadband office requested $70 million last November for the Starlink project.
People
Adam Cassady Named Acting NTIA Head
President Trump's pick to lead the agency Arielle Roth, has yet to be confirmed.
Congress
BEAD Tax Bill Costs $2.5 Billion in First Six Years, Analysis Shows
Joint Committee on Taxation in 2023 Put 11-Year Cost at $578 million
Expert Opinion
Peter Murray: Connected Cities Tour Event in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade has been one of the more active counties in the country in addressing the digital enablement needs of the community.
SpaceX
CWA Member Criticizes Potential Changes to Broadband Fund Allocations
'With fiber, you don’t have to worry about any of that.'
SpaceX
Maine Urges Commerce Department to Refine, Not Delay, BEAD Rollout
Maine Urges BEAD to ‘Invest in the Right Technology for the Right Place,’ Not Pure Tech Neutrality
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
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.
