Texas is the highest awarded state, as 19 states set to receive more than $1 billion from BEAD.
The sharing of the 12 GHz band between satellite and mobile services has been the subject of contention for years.
The program is helping low-income households afford internet access, but some experts warn that the fund will soon be depleted.
According to the Subcommittee Chairman Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., up to 37,000 locations in New Mexico are unaccounted for.
Panelists sought streamlined permitting processes on federal lands and in local communities, and reasonably priced pole access.
Sen. Mark Warner said last month he is working to pass a companion bill by year’s end.
TechFreedom cites Supreme Court's EPA decision as limit on FCC authority to broaden agency fees.
A USTelecom report finds that despite high inflation, broadband prices have been declining.
Though most groups issued their support, others voiced reservations.
Carr said he’s “very glad to hear” of Musk’s Twitter purchase, but still thinks Section 230 reform is necessary.
America and Europe are working together to address supply chain concerns.
The committee did not raise Gigi Sohn’s nomination during its meeting.
A bill introduced this month requires the FCC to investigate the need to expand base of Universal Service Fund.
Largest single federal investment ever in broadband will enable communities to invest in fiber as critical infrastructure, says industry group.
Associations want inclusion in infrastructure plan, BroadbandNow report on state of broadband, and report says U.S. leads EU on broadband.
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