Expert Opinion
Closing the Digital Divide Can Power a Rural Resurgence
High-speed broadband unlocks business growth and job creation, attracting people to come and put down roots.
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 Data
Georgia Opens BEAD Application Window
State to receive $1.3 billion in BEAD funds
BEAD Data
Minnesota Providers Not Participating in BEAD Program
Telecom alliance struggles to gauge members' waiver needs and overall interest.
Rural
Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion
About 2.1 million rural locations were added between June 2023 and June 2024
BEAD
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
Expert Opinion
An Informed Citizens View of the Current Broadband Fiber Kerfuffle
We all need to reject the whiners, profiteers, naysayers, and just get to work.
Ziply
CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
California
California Regulators Launch BEAD Webinar Series
Webinars will begin on Dec. 3, 2024.
BEAD Data
Pennsylvania Announces First Round of BEAD Applications
State to receive more than $1.16 billion in federal broadband funding
BEAD
Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’
The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.
BEAD Data
Idaho Publishes BEAD Application Project Areas
Comments will be accepted through Dec. 19, 2024.
BEAD
Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD
Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.
Expert Opinion
Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC
Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.
BEAD
States Navigate BEAD Program Implementation Amid Political Transition
Officials emphasized that the BEAD program is likely to continue despite the upcoming administration change.
Commerce
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
BEAD
Texas Approval Turns Big Corner for BEAD
NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.
