BEAD
Questions Remain After NTIA’s Review of Billions in Broadband Grants, GAO Says
Watchdog says NTIA did not provide updated data or outcomes for awards flagged during Trump administration review.
BEAD
Satellite BEAD Awards to be Reduced
NTIA said the new FCC broadband coverage map showed expanded terrestrial service in rural areas
NTIA
Roth: NTIA Now Targeting Non-Deployment Guidance ‘This Summer’
She also gave updates on California and Illinois’s BEAD plans
Cybersecurity
OpenAI and Anthropic Limit New AI Models to Trump-Approved Customers During Cybersecurity Review
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, currently available only to a small group of trusted partners, at the request of the Trump administration.
BEAD
NTIA Defends BEAD Pole Rules
Providers anticipate understaffed cities, utilities being a deployment challenge.
April McClain-Delaney
Lawmakers Press Commerce over Withholding of Billions in Broadband Funds
House Democrats dispute characterization of $21 billion in unspent funds as ‘taxpayer savings.’
BEAD
One Year After BEAD Restructured, Some States Still Can’t Access Infrastructure Funding
Despite federal promises to accelerate deployment, states are still waiting on approvals to access broadband funds.
Digital Inclusion
Trump White House Still Wants Digital Equity Suit Tossed
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance urged judges not to dismiss its case over canceled grant funding.
Public Safety
Lutnick Appoints New Chairman of FirstNet Authority Board
Florida sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr. brings extensive experience to FirstNet.
BEAD
Amazon, Two Local ISPs Back Out of BEAD in Nebraska
The state is opening a new round of bidding for 12 percent of its BEAD locations. SpaceX did sign a contract with the state.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
Illinois
Pritzker Urges Secretary Lutnick to Release Illinois’ BEAD Funding
Illinois Governor expresses frustration at being one of the last to receive NTIA approval.
Digital Inclusion
One Year After Cancellation, Digital Equity Act Tied Up in Legal Challenges
The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.
BEAD
Little Talk of BEAD at Lutnick’s House Hearing
He did not repeat his goal of non-deployment guidance ‘over the next two months,’ which he told senators Wednesday.
BEAD
Lutnick Aiming for Non-Deployment Guidance ‘Over the Next Two Months’
NTIA also approved Oklahoma’s final BEAD proposal, leaving only California and Illinois awaiting clearance.
Public Safety
AT&T to Provide Extra $2 billion for FirstNet
The House Commerce Committee cleared FirstNet reauthorization legislation last week.
