Funding

Fabric

After FCC Map Release Date, NTIA Says Infrastructure Money to Be Allocated by June 2023

The NTIA urged eligible entities to submit challenges to the FCC’s broadband map by January 13, 2023.

ISP

Provider Input on State Programs Can Help States Attract Private Investment, Say Broadband Officials

‘We want to help you help us.’

Ziply

AT&T Seeks Fiber Expansion, States Still Have Muni Network Barriers, Ziply Buy Comments

AT&T is seeking a joint venture partner to plow billions into a fiber expansion project.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband ‘Funding is Sufficient to Achieve the Program’s Availability Goal,’ Says Cable Industry Study

Study says California and Texas will be the biggest BEAD winners, with grants of more than $3 billion each.

FCC

Lines Are Sharpening Over Who Drives the Future of Universal Service: Congress or Broadband Providers?

Big communications companies want Congress to tax telecom, while many others want higher fees on broadband service.

IIJA

Adoption Programs an Important Component of Broadband Equity, Access and Adoption Grants

To deploy the infrastructure itself, states must focus on user buy-in as well as network deployment.

FBA

Community Engagement Key to Louisiana’s Broadband Strategy

Louisiana enjoys ‘absolute alignment’ between the governor, legislature, and local officials on closing the digital divide.

ARPA

Kansas Official Says Capital Projects Fund Better Suited Than BEAD for Some High-Cost Rural Areas

The CPF allows the state to contribute more money toward builds, the state official said.

Broadband Live

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

‘We believe that connectivity can be a new and distinct category in impact investing.’

Charter

North Carolina Officials Tout Recent Investments in Rural Fiber

North Carolina hopes to achieve 80 percent subscription to broadband services among its citizens.

BBLO

NTIA Middle Mile Director Stresses Need for Infrastructure to Withstand Climate Events

The director of the middle mile program said applicants must show “climate resilience” to get funding.

From 477

In ‘Office Hours’ Sessions, NTIA Addresses Questions of Middle Mile Grant Applicants

Sarah Bleau, Middle Mile Program Director at NTIA, reminded attendees that the Middle Mile program is not for last-mile grants.

Funding

Future of Louisiana Broadband on Stage with BEAD Planning, Workforce Training

Special Representative for Broadband Andy Burke announced Louisiana as first state to receive $2.9 million broadband planning grant.

EPA

Specific Mapping is Key to the ReConnect Application, USDA Says

The mapping tool in the ReConnect application process allows applicants to designate proposed routes.

FCC

NTIA Head Raises Affordable Connectivity Outreach Program in Speech

The FCC and the NTIA have been working to get more Americans connected faster via the ACP.

Expert Opinion

Bryan Darr: An Order of Fiber, Please, with Wireless on the Side

Wireless is essential because for truly remote properties, a physical connection may never be practical.