Funding
Luján Presses NTIA’s New Chief to Act on Broadband Funds ‘Day One’
Restoring digital equity and broadband funds should be Roth's first act as Administrator, Luján says.
Digital Equity Act
A $2.75 billion program created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to expand broadband access and promote digital literacy. In May 2025, the program was defunded by the Trump administration.
Expert Opinion
Karl Bode: California’s Affordable Broadband Bill at Risk of Being Destroyed by Lobbying
Amendments degrade the bill’s speed definitions, weaken the CPUC's ability to hold large telecoms accountable, and creates new financial risks for municipal providers.
Commerce
22 States Sue Trump Administration Over ‘Unlawful’ Federal Grant Cancellations
Lawsuit challenges rule used to cancel Digital Equity Act and other federally funded programs.
SpaceX
Driving Towards Better Broadband, Maine Buckles Up For Difficult Road Ahead
Andrew Butcher's five-day 'Driving Connections' tour will highlight broadband infrastructure investments by Maine.
Digital Inclusion
Group of 140 Orgs Urge Lutnick to Restore Digital Equity Funding
Lutnick told lawmakers earlier this month that 'the courts will decide.' Grant winners have not yet sued.
Digital Inclusion
New Mexico’s Federal Officials Demand Lutnick Reinstate DEA
‘Like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built’
Digital Inclusion
Illinois Democrats Urge Lutnick to Reinstate the Digital Equity Act Funds
Backlash continues following termination of $2.75 billion program.
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray Blasts Lutnick on Cuts to Digital Equity Program
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says courts will decide the issue
Digital Inclusion
The Digital Equity Act Tried to Close the Digital Divide. Trump Calls It Racist and Acts to End It
Whether Trump has the legal authority to end the program remains unknown. But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.
Digital Equity Act
Public Advocate Sohn Urges Audience to Mobilize, and to Sue
Speaking at Net Inclusion, Sohn slammed Trump administration efforts to rescind Digital Equity Act awards.
Digital Inclusion
Maine Lawmakers: Reverse Digital Equity Cancellations
The Trump administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act earlier this month.
Donald Trump
Net Inclusion Conference: Angry Advocates Rally for Digital Equity
Founder of National Digital Inclusion Alliance says the attack on the Digital Equity Act is ‘effing personal’
Digital Equity Act
Texas Opens $3.8 Billion Broadband Grant Window
BEAD applications due August 1 in the state that pushed for looser rules.
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray: Canceling Digital Equity Grants Illegal
NTIA webpages related to the programs were down Wednesday.
Digital Inclusion
States Weighing Response to Trump's Cancellation of Digital Equity Funding
The administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act on Friday.
Digital Inclusion
Uncertainty Follows After Trump Targets Digital Equity Programs
The Infrastructure Act provided $2.75 billion in digital equity funding.
