SpaceX
Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
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
Washington Opens BEAD Application Window
Washington state to receive $1.2 billion in BEAD funds.
BEAD
BEAD Director Optimistic About Participation, More Guidance Coming
Evan Feinman said to expect the first BEAD final proposal 'in about two weeks.'
BEAD
State Broadband Officials Offer Opinions on BEAD
Officials from Michigan, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C., offered opinions.
BEAD Data
West Virginia Extends BEAD Application Window
State is set to receive more than $1.2 billion in BEAD funds
Chips
Biden Funded Factories and Infrastructure, But Trump Might Get to Cut the Ribbons
Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible
The company said the state's challenge process rules made it impossible to challenge broadband coverage data.
BEAD Data
South Carolina to Open BEAD Pre-Qualification Phase
State is set to receive more than $550 million from BEAD
BEAD
Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Majority Leader
The Florida senator led a bill that would have removed BEAD's FOIA exemption last year.
Wesco Webinar
November 19, 2024: Demystifying BABA Compliance in the BEAD Program
A webinar that will help explain the ins and outs of Build America Buy America compliance.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 4, 2024 - Permitting on Federal Lands
Securing permits on federal lands has often been a slow and complex process.
Rural
Mercury Broadband Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations
Largest default was in Michigan, with 640 Census Block Groups
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
BEAD
N.D. Broadband Leader Sees ‘Business As Usual’ for BEAD Under Trump
State broadband official expects only incremental changes under the new administration.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 13, 2024 - State Broadband Offices and BEAD Awards
Several states have launched their application portals for the BEAD Program.
SpaceX
GOP Senators: Biden Deliberately Excluding Satellite, Wireless From Broadband Count
'When the data are wrong, policy outcomes will inevitably suffer,' GOP senators say.
