BEAD
Maine’s BEAD Plan Delayed, Triggered by NTIA’s New Policy Direction
NTIA is expected to issue revised BEAD guidance in mid-May, Maine says.
Digital Inclusion
Bipartisan PLAN Act Reintroduced in House
Legislation intended to bring broadband to more Americans
Funding
Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review.
Expert Opinion
Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband
This combination casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'.
NTIA
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Roth Nomination to NTIA
Her nomination will now go to the full Senate.
Congress
TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
BEAD
West Virginia ‘Looking Closely’ at a Tech Neutral BEAD Plan Amid Review
The state is reworking its final proposal but hasn't asked ISPs to resubmit grant applications.
Briefs
Senate Commerce Committee to Review Key Telecom Nominations
If confirmed, Trusty will cement a Republican majority at the FCC
BEAD
Minnesota: Keep BEAD Fast and Grounded in Local Expertise
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
Congress
Congress Accelerates Tech Agenda with House Markup of Key Bills
House panel revives broadband, cybersecurity, and supply chain bills.
BEAD
West Virginia Reworking BEAD Proposal Amid Trump-Driven Program Overhaul
State delays final BEAD proposal to reconsider technology mix under Trump administration’s revised priorities.
NTIA
Trump’s NTIA Pick Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ on BEAD
Roth vows to preserve bipartisan spirit of $42.5 billion broadband program.
NTIA
Rep. Hudson Wants to Rewrite Many BEAD Requirements
Republican lawmaker targets rules on labor, DEI, and price caps in the name of faster rollout.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: Texas Tells NTIA to Loosen BEAD Barriers to Deployment
Those seeking to eliminate some of the onerous regulations are more likely to bend the ear of the Trump administration.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth Confirmation Hearing Set for March 27
She's been critical of the BEAD program's fiber preference.
