Infrastructure
Experts Suggest Immediate Action on Permitting in Preparation for BEAD Spending
Experts suggested hiring consultancies and engaging in practice applications for projects.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
FBA
Industry Associations Urge NTIA Action on Buy America Guidelines for BEAD Projects
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
Energy and Commerce
Experts Call for Permitting Reform Legislation for BEAD Funding, Energy Effectiveness
Key solutions addressing permitting for clean energy projects include interagency coordination and hiring more people.
FCC
Permitting, Purchase Restrictions Still Outstanding as BEAD Makes Way to States
Permitting delays could make the five-year deployment timeline difficult to meet, panelists said.
Infrastructure
The Made in America Summit Unites Broadband, Semiconductors and Clean Energy
Broadband Breakfast hosts Tuesday summit at Samsung Executive Center after White House announcement.
FCC
BEAD Funding Allocation Announcement Gets High Praise to Begin New Broadband Chapter
Texas is the highest awarded state, as 19 states set to receive more than $1 billion from BEAD.
FCC
White House to Announce State Broadband Deployment Allocations Monday Morning
State broadband officers are prepared to leverage BEAD money to connect all Americans to the internet.
fixed wireless
CTIA Report Claims Billions in Cost Savings for Americans
Growth of 5G fixed wireless technology contingent on service providers having sufficient spectrum.
Chips
Greater Private Investments Will Supplement Federal Dollars Expended in Build America Initiative
Private investments need to support federal money going to infrastructure projects across the United States.
Advanced Energy
Debt Ceiling Law Doesn’t Change Administration Priorities on Semiconductors, Advanced Energy and Broadband
With government action, America can reindustrialize itself, bolster national security, revive left-behind places and reduce carbon emissions.
AI
AI is a Key Component in Effectively Managing the Energy Grid
The ability to balance the grid’s supply and demand in real time will become extremely complex.
FCC
Former Commissioners Push for Auction Authority, U.S. Reacts to China Micron Ban, Inmarsat Buy Approved
Former FCC commissioners pushed Congress to extend the spectrum auction of the agency.
Chips
Industry Optimistic About Calls for a Targeted ‘Buy America’ Waiver Ahead of Broadband Awards
Strict domestic manufacturing requirements may hinder the success of the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.
FCC
With Inflation and Supply Issues, Delays in Broadband Builds Increases Costs
States are facing increasing costs and difficulties in deploying IIJA-backed broadband projects.
FCC
Lawmakers Want Spectrum Auction Money to Fund Rip and Replace Program
Energy and Commerce subcommittee voted on 28 bills, most related to reducing permitting barriers.
Broadband Breakfast
But for the BEAD Program, $1 Billion in Middle Mile Funding Wouldn’t Be Enough
Support from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment last mile program may cover middle mile gaps.
