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Florida Announces $13 Million for Broadband Devices
The money will allow community centers to loan devices like laptops and routers.
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The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.
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Draft BEAD Plans Looking to Mark Some Fixed Wireless 'Underserved'
Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.
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In Year-End Message, FCC Chairwoman Urges Affordable Connectivity Funding
The low-income internet subsidy could run out of funding as early as April 2024.
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NTIA Issues Clarifying Policy Notice on BEAD Uniform Guidance
The agency is adjusting the federal government’s grant rules for the program.
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All 56 States and Territories Submit BEAD Initial Proposals
The NTIA confirmed it received all plans for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program by the December 27 deadline.
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South Carolina Announces $112 Million in Capital Project Funds Grants
The 17 projects are slated to get broadband to more than 16,000 homes and businesses.
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House Republicans Accuse NTIA of Violating Rate Regulation Rules of Infrastructure Act
Approving state BEAD plans that mandate affordable prices violates the law, they said.
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Kansas Begins BEAD Challenge Process
The state is processing claims of incorrect broadband data ahead of funding infrastructure with its $451 million allocation.
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In a First, Louisiana Receives NTIA Approval of Both BEAD Initial Proposals
Louisiana is taking a major step’ forward on internet access, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
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Wisconsin Receives Another $140 Million in Capital Project Funding
The money will go to upgrading broadband equipment in community centers and apartment buildings.
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Virginia and NTIA at Odds on BEAD Low-Cost Option
The state wants to avoid setting out a price or formula for what BEAD-funded providers can charge low-income households.
Rural
FCC Proposes $22 Million Fine Against LTD Over RDOF
The company was one of the biggest to default on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction.
Broadband's Impact
Treasury Approves $22.5M Funding for Broadband Healthcare in Washington, D.C.
The Whitman-Walker’s Max Robinson Center will be able to serve an extra 10,000 residents with telehealth.
Labor
House Democrat Introduces Bill to Add Local Parks to E-Rate Program
The Technology in the Parks Act would also put parks in line for used computers and equipment from federal agencies.
Funding
North Carolina Releases Final Guidance on $100 Million Pole Replacement Program
Providers may receive up to $10,000 for each utility pole they replace in unserved areas.
Expert Opinion
Kate Forscey: National Security and Global Success Depend Upon Prioritizing Telecom Funding
The Affordable Connectivity Program and the Rip-and-Replace program are both central funding needs for the industry.
