IIJA
Idaho Opens BEAD Challenge Process
The state was awarded $583 million from BEAD.
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.
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.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Releases Broadband Map
The state was awarded $108.7 million through BEAD funds.
FCC
Broadband Industry Groups Nearing Agreement Not to Challenge Second Circuit Decision
The court upheld a New York law mandating cheaper plans for low-income subscribers.
FCC
Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act
The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.
NTCA
Rural Providers Blanch at Artificially Low-Cost BEAD Options
A letter to the NTIA outlines how small providers can compete with large providers for BEAD grants
West Virginia
Manchin Announces $32.2 Million in ARC Funding
The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will provide high-speed internet to 300,000 underserved West Virginia households.
Colorado
Colorado to Increase Locality Outreach in Summer Roadshow
State broadband officers will discuss broadband topics with local leaders in a state tour.
Community Broadband
Minnesota Clears Path for Community-Owned Broadband
Minnesota's repeal of laws blocking municipal broadband ensures local governments can participate in the upcoming $42.45 billion BEAD grant program.
BEAD
BEAD Director Warns There is Not Enough Capacity
Feinman warns that BEAD is already stressing the telecom sector with construction constraints and permitting requirements
