broadband
Federal Officials Reject D.C. Broadband Funding Request
Site inspections found the proposed locations were already served or not valid broadband sites.
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.
Alaska
Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan Celebrate Alaska’s BEAD Approval
Funds are expected to bring high-speed internet to more than 46,000 homes and small businesses across the state.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
Expert Opinion
Lance West: Delivering on BEAD’s Promise to Connect America
Comcast is an awardee in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program across 34 states
BEAD
NTIA Needs More Time to Issue Guidance on Non-Deployment Funding, State AI Laws
Agency guidance on the issue was expected March 11.
BEAD
More Ideas for Use of BEAD Non-deployment Funding
NTIA has been taking input on how to allow states to spend the roughly $21 billion in remaining program funds.
People
Thomas Tyler Leaving Louisiana Broadband Office
He served as the agency’s deputy director since 2021.
Telecom Act
Rep. McClellan Hopes to Modernize 1996 Telecom Act Despite Lack of Congressional Support
House Democrat emphasized need to create more AI regulation and the importance of federal investment in broadband.
NTIA
BEAD Plans Approved: $736 Million for Washington and $629 Million for Alaska
Now 47 states have received NTIA approval, and 35 have cleared NIST review.
NTIA
Roth Announces Her Senior Political Team at NTIA
The agency tapped Tricia J. Paoletta and Matthew Plaster as senior advisors
BEAD
Digital Skills, Workforce Development Takes Center Stage at BEAD Listening Session
The second round of public comments included support for removing ed-tech from K-12 schools
BEAD 2026
Rep. Greg Landsman to Speak at BEAD Implementation Summit
Keynotes join panels: State broadband roundtable, technology choices in BEAD, using remaining BEAD funds, and capital constraints on financing
Earnings
GCI Says Timing of $120M Provisional BEAD Award Uncertain Amid Federal Review
The company reported 1,200 lost broadband subscribers in the quarter, for a total of 151,200 subscribers
BEAD
Claiming Another First, Louisiana Disburses $43 Million in BEAD Funds
The state wants to see non-deployment funding for workforce development, permitting assistance.
Nicol Turner-Lee
Panelists Say BEAD’s Real Test Is Adoption, Not Infrastructure
The panel was focused on making the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program a success
Satellite
Lutnick Confirms No Effort to Rescind BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Lawmakers pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on why BEAD has not yet connected any households, ties to Jeffrey Epstein
