Pole attachment
Utilities Seek Greater Cooperation From Broadband Providers
“Pole replacements are not a barrier to broadband deployment… the FCC should encourage negotiations between utilities and attaching entities,” utilities say
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.
NTCA
Trade Associations Recommend BEAD Low Cost Reforms
A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.
Speed Test
FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App
The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.
Utah
Utah, Marina Islands, Virgin Islands BEAD Initial Proposal Approved
The regions will receive a combined $425 million in BEAD money.
IIJA
NTIA Approves Connecticut BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2
The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.
Rhode Island
NTIA Grants Rhode Island BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated $108 million BEAD funds.
Hawaii
Hawaii Receives BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated $149 million through BEAD.
Maine
Maine Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
Prequalification phase will evaluate financial, technical, operational and managerial capacity.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Colorado Opens BEAD Public Comment Window
The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.
IIJA
Idaho Opens BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Idaho Office of Broadband will provide 28 days for rebuttals to coverage challenges.
Louisiana
Louisiana Provider Supports Local Business Digital Development
The provider will award grants to ensure small businesses can connect to digital resources.
Funding
Associations Release Surety Bond Information Kit
The kit includes contractor bond forms for Internet Service Providers.
NEPA
NTIA Releases Best Practices to Streamline Broadband Permitting
NTIA encouraged federal, state and local coordination.
Biden-Harris Administration
Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
USF
USTelecom Wants Big Tech to Fund Low-Income Broadband Plans
'A permanent, fully funded solution to the ACP is essential for a competitive marketplace,' USTelecom says.
Maryland
Maryland Announces BEAD Challenge Process
The challenge phase will begin on July 16.
