Expert Opinion
Kerry Haughan: Why State Leaders Need to Keep BEAD Funding Local
In the case of rural communities, monopolies are a particularly bad fit.
The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.
Expert Opinion
In the case of rural communities, monopolies are a particularly bad fit.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The FCC sought public input in November on including latency metrics in reporting requirements.
BEAD
The waiver exempts specific BEAD-funded equipment from the domestic manufacturing requirement outlined in the IIJA.
Community Broadband
The core network consisted of 48 strands and 20 miles of fiber connecting city schools, municipal buildings and key anchor institutions
BEAD
Proposed modifications to the NTIA's model challenge process include classifying DSL and licensed fixed wireless to be underserved.
BEAD
Only a single public institution provided feedback on ways the FCC’s broadband data collection initiative could be improved.
BEAD
NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson announced the first recipient of the digital equity grant program
BEAD
Gina Raimondo responds to concerns that Build America requirements negatively impact the broadband supply chain.
BEAD
The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.
BEAD
The experts expressed doubts about addressing workforce shortages that could potentially stall BEAD build-outs.
Broadband's Impact
Seven trade groups urged lawmakers to pass the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act.
Funding
Broadband was part of the reelection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure.
The 5-year deal hopes to limit accidents on tower builds.
Expert Opinion
As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.
Infrastructure
The high cost of data transport and high latency could hinder fiber builds in rural areas.
California Broadband
Department of Commerce continues to combat the export of U.S. semiconductors to adversarial nations