BEAD
NTIA Chief: BEAD Guidance on Non-Fiber Alternative Networks Coming Soon
The guidance will be up for public comment in 'a couple of weeks.'
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.
Fiber Connect
Communication Key for Public-Private Partnerships, ISPs Say
Providers should flag permitting struggles and other roadblocks early.
Virginia
NTIA Approves BEAD Initial Proposals Virginia, New Mexico
The agency allocated over $1.4 billion to Virginia and $675 million to New Mexico.
FCC
ACA Connect Releases BEAD Regulatory Analysis
The report criticizes certain BEAD program rules.
ARPA
Communications Labor Union Ranks Broadband Projects
The report evaluated projects on transparency, labor standards and digital equity.
FCC
Massachusetts Initial Proposal Approved
The state was allocated $147 million through BEAD.
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
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.
