Infrastructure
INCOMPAS: Deployment Barriers Hurting Effort to Close the Digital Divide
Telecommunications companies describe barriers preventing faster deployment of broadband networks
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.
New York
New York Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
The prequalification application process will open on June 21.
Maine
Maine Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
The rebuttal phase allows ISPs to address challenges to service claims.
Rural
Charter Looking to Surrender More Than 1,400 Additional RDOF Locations
Tribal governments opted for their own networks or local providers.
Nebraska
Nebraska Announces Capital Projects Fund Round Two
The awards will bring internet access to over 3,000 underserved and unserved addresses in the state.
CPUC
Legislators, Providers Concerned about California Broadband Grant Timelines
The state is 'poised to begin' awarding stalled grants.
Louisiana
Louisiana Begins BEAD Pre-Qualifications
The preliminary pre-qualification will allow subgrantees to prepare qualification materials.
BEAD
Gigapower CEO Sees BEAD Flowing to Open Access
“We've spoken with a lot of broadband directors and they like the open access model."
IIJA
Idaho Opens BEAD Challenge Process
The state was awarded $583 million from BEAD.
Utah
Utah Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Rebuttals are due by July 9 for evaluation by Utah Broadband Center.
What's New
Why Broadband Matters in California... and Everywhere
Broadband is a utility that's a little bit like plumbing – just sexier.
Rural
Charter Hands Back More RDOF Census Block Groups to FCC
The company surrenedered more locations in April
Comcast
At California Department of Technology, Scott Adams Seeks Broadband for All
The team at California Department of Technology leads strategic planning and coordination of broadband deployments in the state.
CPUC
Rob Osborn Leads the Division of CPUC Responsible for Broadband Grants
Osborn is responsible for implementation of California broadband funding programs.
BEAD
FCC’s Gomez Says ACP’s Demise ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’
'The end of the ACP will undo the significant progress we have made toward closing the divide.'
Nevada
Nevada Allocates $250 Million To Middle Mile
The network will consist of 2,500 miles of open access fiber.
