BEAD
West Virginia Governor Suggests Funding for Fixed Wireless, Satellite in Revised BEAD Plan
The state's original plan had been 100 percent fiber, according to the program's former director.
Digital Inclusion
Maine Lawmakers: Reverse Digital Equity Cancellations
The Trump administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act earlier this month.
BEAD
Louisiana Contractor Again Urging BEAD Progress
Lawmakers have been pushing the Commerce Department not to issue sweeping rule changes.
BEAD
Oklahoma Broadband Director Wants BEAD Flexibility
The state is wrapping up its BEAD application window on Monday.
Expert Opinion
Tim Stelzig: Creating a Lasting Solution for BEAD
Implicit in this structure is a recognition that states and territories are better positioned than the federal government to know what is an appropriate cost threshold for their citizens.
BEAD
Capitol Hill Continues Pressure on BEAD
A dozen Senate Democrats joined the line of those urging against major changes.
West Virginia
Capito Still Waiting to Hear from Lutnick on BEAD
Lawmaker wants West Virginia to receive its broadband money soon.
BEAD
Latest to Urge Lutnick on BEAD: Sen. Ossoff, Gov. Evers, Fiber Provider CEO
They join the list of those urging speed and minimal disruption to existing rules.
BEAD
FBA 'Cautiously Optimistic’ About Fiber’s Role in BEAD
The Trump administration is expected to hand down new guidance this summer.
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray: Canceling Digital Equity Grants Illegal
NTIA webpages related to the programs were down Wednesday.
BEAD
Capito ‘Frustrated’ with NTIA’s Handing of BEAD Program
Red State Republican takes a stand against Trump's Commerce Department.
SpaceX
Ohio CWA: Don’t Use BEAD Money to Fund Starlink
Union says fiber is more reliable and more of a job creator.
Digital Inclusion
States Weighing Response to Trump's Cancellation of Digital Equity Funding
The administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act on Friday.
Benton
Trump Administration Cancels Digital Equity Grants
Program supporters said the move would be illegal.
BEAD
Largest Nevada BEAD Awardee Urges NTIA to Break Ground on Broadband Projects
SkyFiber joins growing chorus as BEAD delays stretch into mid-2025
BEAD
BEAD Guidance to States Delayed Until Summer
States had been expecting an update this month.
