North Carolina
North Carolina Launches Program to Prequalify BEAD Awards
Pre-qualification is strongly encouraged, and is designed to streamline the application process for BEAD.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.
RDOF
Lumen Facing Penalties in Wake of RDOF Defaults
The company defaulted on auction-won locations in three states
Broadband Mapping and Data
Bandwidth Hogs Putting Strain on Cable Networks
Power users are on the rise, with 1-in-5 projected to use over 1TB monthly by year end.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Cracks Down on ISPs For Not Filing Broadband Data
National Telecom failed to submit broadband data three times in two years, bureau said.
Election 2024
FCC Kicks Off Annual State of Broadband Report
The inquiry hopes to identify and address how broadband policy can improve.
Biden-Harris Administration
All Broadband Providers Have Labels Requirement by October
All ISPs will be required to display new labels to customers by October 10.
Briefs
Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping
The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Study: Heaviest Broadband Users Will Keep Growing as Share of All Subscribers
By end of the year, 20% of all broadband subscribers will consume at least 1 TB per month.
Expert Opinion
Analyzing BEAD Eligibility, Service and Competition Gaps in One Florida County
The report shows a county not only rich in eligible locations, but also opportunities for competing with incumbent providers.
Broadband Mapping and Data
INCOMPAS Views Broadband As A Highly Concentrated Arena
Trade group wants FCC to address ISP market concentration in a pending report to Congress
Expert Opinion
From Plans to Progress: Using BEAD to Bridge the Digital Divide
The lack of a skilled workforce needed to build, maintain and operate the networks is a major challenge that could lead to delays.
Speed Test
FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App
The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on September 18, 2024 - Measuring Broadband: What’s the Next Step?
In the evolving world of broadband, measuring internet connections is as crucial as it is complex.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Colorado Opens BEAD Public Comment Window
The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.
FCC
Rosenworcel: FCC Data Collection Update Coming This Week
The agency first circulated the update in May after taking comments earlier this year.
Expert Opinion
Garland McCoy: State Broadband Officials Must Be Prepared to Defend Deployment
Will you be prepared to defend your BEAD deployment at a future state or federal hearing?
