Broadband Mapping and Data
Colorado Opens BEAD Public Comment Window
The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.
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.
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.
BEAD
California Opens BEAD Map Challenge Process
The state's challenge phase will last 30 days.
Maryland
Maryland Receives BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated over $267 million through the BEAD program.
Energy and Commerce
House Commerce Leaders Ask NTIA for BEAD Communications with States
Committee Republicans have taken issue with the program's affordability requirements.
Expert Opinion
Garland McCoy: State Broadband Officials Must Be Prepared to Defend Deployment
Will you be prepared to defend your BEAD deployment at a future state or federal hearing?
Energy and Commerce
FCC’s Carr Blasts White House on BEAD Management
“It is a program that is going off the rails,” Carr says
IIJA
NTIA Approves Indiana's BEAD Plan, Opening Door for Spending $868 Million
NTIA approved the Hoosier state's Initial Proposal, Volume 2.
NTIA
Oregon Encourages BEAD Pre-Qualification
Oregon broadband office raised concerns about BEAD funding gaps.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on July 30, 2025 - Texas and the Next BEAD Round
How are the new rules from the Commerce Department expected to change the pace of broadband deployment under BEAD?
