NIST
Idaho Gets NIST Approval to Advance Broadband Deployment
Idaho, Washington, Nebraska detailed mixed-technology builds and non-deployment priorities
BEAD
State Broadband Officers Still Face Delays in BEAD Approval, Implementation
Approvals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are delaying deployment, officers said, although most don’t expect long permitting delays
BEAD
Colorado, Wyoming Clear NIST Approval on BEAD Plans
June policy changes pushed deployment back by 18 months in Colorado, the state's broadband director said.
Colorado
CES2026: Quantum Computing Leaders Map Next Phase in AI Age
Discussion follows two months after Department of Energy's $625 million investment in federal quantum centers
NIST
Officials and Executives Discuss Cyber Labels, Agentic AI, and Resilience
Officials pointed to NIST’s new AI cybersecurity profile, labeling programs and procurement standards as governments adopt oversight for autonomous systems.
NTIA
Texas BEAD Plan Approved
The approved spending plan differed little from the state’s preliminary awards.
NTIA
Shutdown Stalls Tech and Telecom Oversight Across Washington
Litigation, merger reviews, and permitting all set to slow
Commerce
House Appropriations Passes FY26 Budget Impacting NTIA
$47 million allocation for National Telecommunications and Information Administration includes amendment blocking federal rate-setting in broadband deployment.
AI
AI Safety Institute Renamed Center for AI Standards and Innovation
Trump administration pivots AI institute toward national security and deregulation.
BEAD
Former BEAD Director: Trump Admin Could Squander Once-in-a-Generation Fiber Broadband Investment
Proposed changes could raise LEO participation to 50–70% in some states, Feinman said.
Big Tech
Public Knowledge Pushes for Digital Platform Regulator
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
Commerce
Minnesota: Keep BEAD Fast and Grounded in Local Expertise
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
Expert Opinion
States Approach Readiness for the Broadband Rollout, But Federal Nod is Elusive
No BEAD final proposals have been posted since late 2024, but many are due over the next few months.
BEAD
Evan Feinman Out at Commerce Department’s NTIA
The former BEAD director urged stakeholders to speak up against changes to the program that might be disruptive.
NTIA
NIST Review of BEAD Funds Still Ongoing
The agency hasn't yet signed off on three BEAD spending plans under the Biden administration.
Commerce
DOGE Hits NIST, Sparks Industry Concerns
TIA raised concerns about National Institute of Standards and Technology firings on Thursday; CCIA, SIIA, ITIF and TechNet weighed in today
