IIJA

IIJA

NTIA Releases Initial Funds for State Digital Equity Plans

Commerce unveiled plans to allocate an additional $1.25 billion in digital equity grants, alongside the capacity grant program.

BBLO

Mapping and Data Experts Discuss Impact of New FCC Broadband Labels

The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.

Eighth Circuit

Wireless Trade Groups File Suit Against FCC Digital Discrimination Order

The suit filed Tuesday marks the third legal case to target the FCC’s digital discrimination rules since adopted in November.

IIJA

NTIA Finalizes BEAD ‘Buy America’ Waivers

The waiver exempts specific BEAD-funded equipment from the domestic manufacturing requirement outlined in the IIJA.

IIJA

USDA Announces Over $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced the launch of the fifth round of the ReConnect Program.

IIJA

President Biden Touts Broadband Expansion Efforts in Wisconsin Visit

Broadband was part of the reelection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure.

Infrastructure

Ed Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC

As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.

FCC

Experts Still Disagree on FCC’s New Digital Discrimination Rules

The FCC rules have drawn strong pushback from industry groups and praise from Democratic leadership.

NTIA

NTIA OKs Virginia’s Broadband Plan, Commonwealth Launches BEAD Challenge Process

It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.

IIJA

Louisiana the First State to Launch BEAD Challenge Process

ConnectLA is the first state agency under BEAD to kick off an evidence-based procedure ground-truthing local broadband data.

BEAD 2026

BEAD Director Says NTIA is Working on Changes to Letter of Credit

Evan Feinman, speaking at the BEAD Implementation Summit, said the agency will also issue guidance on project auditing.

Infrastructure

NTIA Waives 55 Percent Cost Requirement for Fiber Electronic Components

Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.

IIJA

White House Announces Fourth Round of ReConnect: $667 Million

Announcement includes investments in 22 states for 100 * 20 Mbps speeds.

Expert Opinion

Kristian Stout: Red Tape and Headaches Plague BEAD Rollout

States must overcome numerous hurdles before BEAD will be able to succeed.

IIJA

Adtran’s Investment, White House Wants Texas Social Media Law Blocked, Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act

Adtran will partner with local area schools for its high school apprenticeship program.

Infrastructure

BEAD Implementation Summit on September 21 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington

Tickets for the day-long BEAD Implementation Summit are available for $145 until August 21.