Infrastructure
GoNetspeed: Pole Regs in Massachusetts Threaten BEAD Success
Company says it can take years to access poles in the Bay State.
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.
SpaceX
Maine's Free Starlink Initiative Sparks Debate Over Rural Broadband Solutions
These locations will remain eligible for fiber deployment under BEAD.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Rural
Cable One, Mercury Broadband Default on RDOF Locations
FCC decided not to provide blanket amnesty for RDOF defaults.
INCOMPAS
State and Industry Leaders Offer BEAD Update
Panelists emphasized community, collaboration as essential to BEAD success
BEAD
DZS Receives BEAD BABA Manufacturing Certification
Company is one of five BABA-compliant equipment manufacturers
BEAD
Map Released for Missouri’s Potential BEAD Service Areas
The map will help providers better understand BEAD service obligations
Commerce
Colorado Warns: One Week Left to Apply for BEAD Funds
Application window for BEAD will close Oct. 28
Broadband Mapping and Data
Hawaii Introduces Statewide Internet Speed Mapping Initiative
Map would identify where federal funding is most needed
SpaceX
NTIA Head Calls GOP Criticism of BEAD 'Election-Year Politics'
He pointed to FCC's implementation of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund under Trump as as a cautionary example.
BEAD
Wyoming Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The BEAD application window will close Dec. 5, 2024
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 23, 2024 - Satellite Broadband and BEAD
Has the tide truly turned for satellite broadband?
Expert Opinion
With Surety Bonds, the State's Contract Language Is Crucial
States now bear the burden of the next steps as NTIA has not provided any guidance on the requirements of surety bonds.
Missouri
Missouri to Begin Accepting BEAD Applications
The application window will open Nov. 15
SpaceX
Maine to Hand Out Free Starlink Terminals to Unserved
Gov. Mills predicts Maine will close its digital divide by the end of the year.
BEAD
One BEAD Requirement Making You Nervous? Ask for a Waiver
"An application with a waiver in there is something I can look at," said state broadband officer.
