BEAD
‘Outraged’ Democrat Sen. Rosen Retaliates Against Lutnick over New BEAD Rules, Nevada's Rescinded Approval
New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.
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
J. Randolph Luening: What Does Tech-Neutrality Mean for BEAD?
Technologies besides fiber often fail to meet Priority Broadband Project requirements, even as defined by the June 6 policy notice.
Expert Opinion
Alexis Schrubbe: Everything You Know About Speed for BEAD is Now Moot
BEAD’s new policy notice invalidates Final Proposals, prioritizes cost over community, and generates immense sunk costs.
BEAD
NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects
But NTIA declines to issue high-cost threshold
Commerce
New BEAD Rules Trigger Uproar Over U.S. Broadband Future
Awardees under original rules say they may not reapply.
BEAD
BREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEAD
Notice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and Nevada
Commerce
House Republicans Urge Trump to Release Broadband Funds
As GOP calls for speed, former BEAD chief warns of policy shifts.
Defense Department
Senate Budget Bill Attempts to Tie BEAD Funds to AI Regulation
The bill would also set up an 800 megaherz spectrum pipeline.
Kenneth Boswell.
Alabama Urges ISPs For Transparency Ahead Of Deadline
State grows anxious over ISPs' progress.
House Appropriations
Lutnick: New BEAD NOFO Likely Out Friday
Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.
BEAD
Utah, New Mexico and Other Western States Ask Commerce to Minimize Changes to BEAD
'We urge NTIA to continue to allow states and territories to set high-cost thresholds,' the 22 governors wrote.
BEAD
States Hoping for Flexibility in Upcoming BEAD Rules
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators Wednesday the new rules would be coming "shortly."
BEAD
Lutnick Promises New Funding Notice for BEAD, Funds Released This Year
Declines to comment on rebidding, or on per-location cost caps
BEAD
North Carolina Reopens Prequalification Window For BEAD Program
BEAD’s future still uncertain.
BEAD
Second Round of Washington State BEAD Program Draws 202 Applications
The state covered 70 percent of eligible Round Two locations with reliable internet bids.
Kansas
Kansas Governor Announces $43 Million Middle Mile Initiative
Broadband Project will be funded by NTIA.
