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President Biden Unveils $82 Million Investment to Expand Internet Access in North Carolina
The money will fund the Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Program.
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The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.
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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.
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CES 2024: NTIA Announces $50 Million Grant for DISH from Wireless Innovation Fund
The money will fund a testing facility for open RAN equipment.
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Bipartisan Bill Proposes $7 Billion Extension for Affordable Connectivity Program
The bill would extend funding at least through 2024.
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FCC Unveils Plans to Phase Out Affordable Connectivity Program
Despite efforts to secure additional funding, the FCC is initiating steps to cease new enrollments and establish an official end-date.
Alabama, Florida Propose Making RDOF Locations BEAD-Eligible
There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
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Colorado to Begin BEAD Challenge Process Next Week
The NTIA approved the state's plan on Wednesday, the state said.
NTIA Approves Delaware Initial Proposal, Volume 1
The state will begin accepting challenges to government broadband data 'within the next few weeks.'
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$113 Million in Broadband Grants Aim to Empower Colorado’s Local Providers
All but one of the awardees are Colorado-based internet service providers.
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Florida Announces $13 Million for Broadband Devices
The money will allow community centers to loan devices like laptops and routers.
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.
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.
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.
