Rural
LTD Broadband Challenges FCC Denial of RDOF Funds in Court
In its petition to the court, LTD asserts that the FCC's denial of RDOF funds is unlawful and should be set aside.
Funding
The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
Maine Receives First Digital Equity Grant
NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson announced the first recipient of the digital equity grant program
FCC
Rural Michiganders Suffering From Lack Of Broadband Access, Report Finds
Rural Michiganders face life obstacles as a result of lack of broadband access, study finds.
Funding
Middle Mile Broadband in Alabama from American Rescue Act Funds
Alabama announces initiative to expand middle mile broadband for rural areas.
Funding
Indiana, Tennessee, Washington, and W.V. Receive BEAD Volume 1 Approval
The four states are now free to start ground-truthing government broadband data.
FCC
'Alarming Amount of Vulnerable Gear': FCC Data Show 6,300 Sites with Insecure Equipment
The FCC has approved reimbursements for more than 6,300 project sites across the country.
Funding
Oklahoma Broadband Office Greenlights 142 Projects Worth $374 Million
The broadband programs were selected from a list curated by the Oklahoma Broadband Office.
IIJA
President Biden Touts Broadband Expansion Efforts in Wisconsin Visit
Broadband was part of the reelection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure.
Funding
Washington State Looking to Start BEAD Challenge Process in April
The state is still waiting on a green light from the NTIA, but expects approval 'very soon.'
Funding
CPF Allocates $228 Million to Launch Open Access Grant Program in New York
The state also announced a call for applications for the funds.
Funding
Illinois, Indiana and Georgia Announce Plans for BEAD Challenges
Illinois aims to kick off the challenge process on Monday, January 29, and Indiana plans a March 4 start
Funding
Broadband Infrastructure Program From 2021 Offers Early Signs of NTIA Public-Private Success
The $288 million program was a component of the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Funding
President Biden Unveils $82 Million Investment to Expand Internet Access in North Carolina
The money will fund the Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Program.
Funding
How States Are Using Money from the Capital Projects Fund
Over $9 billion of the program's $10 billion budget for the CPF has been allocated, director says.
Funding
CES 2024: NTIA Announces $50 Million Grant for DISH from Wireless Innovation Fund
The money will fund a testing facility for open RAN equipment.
Funding
Bipartisan Bill Proposes $7 Billion Extension for Affordable Connectivity Program
The bill would extend funding at least through 2024.
