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The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access
program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.
The Need for Ongoing Network Performance Monitoring by U.S. States
Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability
Coalition Forum Spotlights Economic Potential of LEO Broadband
Lawmakers and advocates said emerging satellite networks are strengthening remote economies.
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025
Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.
The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Massachusetts to Spend $31.5 Million on Broadband, Modernizing MDUs
Plan to focus on updating internet infrastructure in Multiple Dwelling Units
More Than Half of States Posted New BEAD Plans Ahead of Key NTIA Deadline
Some states received extra time beyond Sept. 4.
Arkansas Experiences 25% Decline in Applicants for BEAD Funding
Arkansas broadband director also warned that BEAD projects may be delayed into 2026.
Expert: Some States Could See Decrease in BEAD Locations Because of Unlicensed Wireless
Broadband mapping expert found that in 11 states, more than 25 percent of likely BEAD-eligible locations could be taken off the map.
States Fielding Input from Unlicensed WISPs
Virginia Tech researchers estimate the technology could make up to 1.1 million locations ineligible.
Sen. Rosen Delivers Keynote Address at Speeding BEAD Summit
‘This is not a Democrat or Republican issue’
‘Outraged’ Democrat Sen. Rosen Retaliates Against Lutnick over New BEAD Rules, Nevada's Rescinded Approval
New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.
NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects
But NTIA declines to issue high-cost threshold
BREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEAD
Notice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and Nevada
Vance to Crypto Industry, as He Touts Trump Administration's Record: Stay Involved
The Trump family holds about a 60% stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto project that recently launched its own stablecoin.
Where Fiber Doesn't Fit
There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option
Chris Scharrer: Why Would SpaceX Need $20B from BEAD?
$3.5B can buy 6.4 million Starlink residential installations. Starlink is a practical short-term stopgap before fiber.
Nevada Broadband Head Predicts BEAD Shovels in the Ground This Summer
The state's final proposal is still being reviewed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
NIST Review of BEAD Funds Still Ongoing
The agency hasn't yet signed off on three BEAD spending plans under the Biden administration.
Former NTIA Official: BEAD Changes Could Add Years to Deployment
'While I am all for improving the program, I do not want to see West Virginia wait longer than is necessary or have to redo their proposals and application,' Sen. Capito also said.
Ookla Releases 5G Availability Data For Each State
T-Mobile found to have greatest 5G availability among users.
Ellis Scherer: State Satellite Programs Offer Lessons for U.S. Broadband Deployment
LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.
Fiber Broadband Association Voices Confidence About Fiber's Role in BEAD
GOP lawmakers have signaled a desire to increase participation from fixed wireless and satellite.
Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
Lutnick Receptive to GOP Critiques of BEAD, Declines to Commit to Approved Spending
Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary said he wanted to review plans aproved by the Biden administration.
Funding Freeze Makes More Uncertainty for BEAD
A White House memo directed agencies to pause all grant spending until Feb. 10.
Texas Awards $424.6 million in Broadband Deployment Grants
Most of the grants will fund fiber projects.
Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws
Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.
NTIA Approves Nevada’s $416 Million in BEAD Money
New Street's Levin doesn't expect the Trump administration to put the program on hold.
NTIA Finalizes Guidance on LEO Satellites for BEAD
NTIA said it has significantly reduced barriers to participation by LEO satellite providers.
Small ISP Questions Delaware's BEAD Awards
The state plans to spend its surplus BEAD cash on workforce development and network resilience projects.
Fiber a Big Winner in Nevada's BEAD Awards
The state is set to get fiber to more than 80 percent of its eligible homes and businesses.
Pennsylvania Announces First Round of BEAD Applications
State to receive more than $1.16 billion in federal broadband funding
BEAD Director Optimistic About Participation, More Guidance Coming
Evan Feinman said to expect the first BEAD final proposal 'in about two weeks.'
Nevada Senate Race Unusually Quiet for a Battleground State
Rosen has positioned herself on issues like broadband internet access and a high-speed rail connection with Southern California.
Illinois to Launch Next Phases of Connect Illinois, Waits on NTIA
Illinois says that the Connect Illinois program is the largest state broadband funding program in the U.S.
CWA Leadership Authorizes Strike at AT&T West
More than 17,000 additional CWA workers are stiking against AT&T Southeast.
AT&T Announces Wholesale Agreements with 4 Open Access Fiber Providers
Big telecom carriers are racing to expand their fiber footprints.
Alpine County Open Access Fiber Among Big Winners In Latest California FFA Grants
On August 30, CPUC officials formally approved both a third and fourth round of FFA broadband funding.
NTIA Releases Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.
California Proposes $143M Last Mile Broadband Awards
The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.
Ookla Reports T-Mobile Fastest Mobile Provider
T-Mobile recorded median download speed of 234.82 Mbps.
Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
Nevada Allocates $250 Million To Middle Mile
The network will consist of 2,500 miles of open access fiber.
Commerce Department is Aiming to Approve All BEAD Plans by Fall
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there will be more approvals handed down in the coming weeks.
Kansas and West Virginia Receive BEAD Volume 2 Approval
The states will have one year to award subgrants with their allocations.
To BEAD or Not to BEAD? For Rural Providers, the Time to Decide is Now
Are you prepared to watch a competitor bring fiber optic infrastructure into your service area?
Nevada Receives Approval for BEAD, Volume 2
The state increased its low-cost option from the draft circulated in September.
Some Wireless Services Deemed ‘Underserved’ in 4 States, Expanding BEAD Locations
States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.
BEAD Roundup: Michigan and Missouri Begin Accepting Challenges
Vermont, Georgia, and Indiana are set to wrap up their challenge phase and process ISP rebuttals.
Vermont to Start BEAD Challenge Process
Four other states are accepting challenges and three more are planning to begin the process soon.
Pennsylvania, Nevada, Nebraska and Puerto Rico Clear NTIA Volume 1 Approval
Proposed modifications to the NTIA's model challenge process include classifying DSL and licensed fixed wireless to be underserved.
Clark County Approves Google Fiber Expansion in Las Vegas Metro
The entry-level service package provides speeds of 1 Gigabit per second at a cost of $70 per month.
Wireless Internet Service Providers to Connect More Fiber Points as Bandwidth Consumption Increases
‘The only way to get that density is to get fiber out there. That allows you to get more subs with your wireless.’
Institutions Must Continue Riding Telehealth Growth Momentum for Post-Pandemic Care
Governments and health providers have an opportunity to carry the momentum of 2020 for telehealth’s future.
Coronavirus Roundup: Municipal Broadband, Zoombombing, Voter Registration Via Snapchat
A report from BroadbandNow finds that people from states with municipal broadband restrictions pay more for their internet than those without them. The report found that more than half of those from states without municipal broadband restrictions paid $60 or less for their connection. Several states
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