Digital Equity
DEI is Dead… But Will ‘Digital Equity’ Programs Shutter?
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
IIJA
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed in August 2021, and signed by President Joe Biden in November 2021. This bipartisan infrastructure law included the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, among others.
Digital Inclusion
State Digital Equity Officials Say Internet Programs Serve Everyone
States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.
Commerce
NTIA Awards $23 Million to Illinois for Digital Equity
Funds will help jump start key digital equity initiatives.
Digital Equity Act
Oregon Gets $9.9 Million for Digital Equity Amid NTIA Criticism
State plan counters criticism, showing white residents may benefit as much or more than racial minorities.
SpaceX
Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
Commerce
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Funds for Five States, Puerto Rico
The $68 million will be split among six recipients.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible
The company said the state's challenge process rules made it impossible to challenge broadband coverage data.
Commerce
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Funds for Two More States
Ohio to get $23 million and Alaska $5 million
Minnesota
NTIA Approves $12 Million in Digital Equity Funds for Minnesota
Funds are intended to jump start the state’s digital equity plans
state broadband
NTIA Approves $37 Million in Digital Equity Funds for Two States
Georgia would get $22 million and Indiana $15 million
Expert Opinion
To Fix the Digital Divide, The Great Can’t Be the Enemy of the Good
Given all of its successes, reauthorizing the ACP should be a no-brainer.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Advanced Energy
USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success
Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.
BEAD
Would Trump Put BEAD on Hold? Unlikely, Experts Say
Some states are already fielding grant applications under the current rules.
Benton
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Biden-Harris Administration
In Remarks, Biden Promotes Broadband Agenda
The president presses ahead on goal to provide affordable broadband for all Americans.
