BEAD
Louisiana BEAD Winners: Let the Program Move Forward
Two fiber providers said delays were causing financial strain.
Commerce
The U.S. Commerce Department and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration manages the key broadband programs of the federal government.
BEAD
NTIA Issues Blanket 90-Day Extension for BEAD Plans
The agency said in a policy notice states would need more time to implement forthcoming changes to the program.
BEAD
WISPA CEO: BEAD Maps Still Imperfect
David Zumwalt said the group wants a chance to dispute some challenge process results.
BEAD
Rhode Island Open for BEAD Applications
The deadline for submissions is May 9.
Benton
State Legislators: Don’t Upend BEAD
A bipartisan group of 115 legislators from 28 states urged caution as the Trump administration mulls rule changes.
BEAD
Commerce Inspector General: Project Selection Timelines a Potential Struggle for BEAD
The agency's inspector general interviewed and surveyed state broadband offices.
BEAD
Commerce Secretary Says Americans Need 'the Benefit of the Bargain' from BEAD
'We want the lowest cost broadband access to Americans,' Howard Lutnick said, repeating, 'the lowest cost.'
USF
Commerce Committee to Hold Vote on Nominee Lutnick
Executive session will include vote on Capito USF bill.
BEAD
Lutnick Receptive to GOP Critiques of BEAD, Declines to Commit to Approved Spending
Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary said he wanted to review plans aproved by the Biden administration.
BEAD
Senators to Question Lutnick Amid Concerns About BEAD
Confirmation Hearing set for Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. EST
Energy and Commerce
AOC Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and six other Democrats welcomed to the committee
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Announces a Fraction of Digital Equity Grant Awards
The agency has already committed to awarding $900 million for the program, a spokesperson said.
Commerce
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
Chips
House Speaker Johnson Says GOP May Repeal CHIPS Act
After saying the GOP 'probably will' kill the CHIPS Act, his office issued a statement that he would like to 'streamline' the law.
Chips
Commerce Announces $750M for North Carolina Chips Company
The N.C.-base Wolfspeed will get the money for a new silicon carbide factory to build advanced computer chips.
Expert Opinion
The ROUTERS Act Outlines the Path to Greater Digital Security
Compromised routers allow hackers to remotely access networks hosted on these devices, implanting malware.
