FCC
Affordability Mapping Essential for BEAD Deployments, Experts Say
Neglecting to map regions where both affordability and accessibility limit high-speed internet subscriptions could impair effectiveness.
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.
What's New
The United States of BEAD
State-by-state broadband pages for every U.S. state and territory.
ITIF
ITIF Report Ranks BEAD Proposals
NTIA approval process is a critical juncture for state initial proposals.
NTIA
Shentel Concerned About Rate Regulation by BEAD
'The potential for having to set certain prices for low-income customers' is a concern to Shentel.
Ohio
Ohio is Accepting BEAD Map Challenges
The challenge process will be open for 21 days.
Delaware
Delaware Enters BEAD Prequalification Phase
Delaware will review applications for capacity in the prequalification phase.
J.B. Pritzker
NTIA Approves Four State BEAD Volume Two
NTIA approved BEAD initial proposal volume two for Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.
Pole Attachments
NTIA Deputy Urges Broadband Providers, Pole Owners to Cooperate
‘There are equities on both sides of this and we got to recognize that,’ NTIA deputy says
USTelecom
Vernonburg Group Calls for Urgent Universal Service Overhaul
Trade groups join a push to use USF to fund affordable connectivity efforts.
Michigan
Michigan Completes BEAD Challenge Initial Review
Final determinations of map challenges are set to be released by July 22.
FCC
Commnet Wireless Looking to Transfer More RDOF Locations
The company has asked the FCC to offload a total of more than 4,000 locations to local providers.
BEAD
NTIA Fully Approves BEAD Plans from Colorado and New Hampshire
The states will have one year to award grants under the program.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Releases Broadband Map
The state's challenge process will open June 20.
Infrastructure
INCOMPAS: Deployment Barriers Hurting Effort to Close the Digital Divide
Telecommunications companies describe barriers preventing faster deployment of broadband networks
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.
