
Broadband Mapping and Data
Bringing Ookla Speed Test Data to Bear on BEAD Program
To help state officials assess new entrants within a short time span, Ookla brings historical performance data to the table.
A Notice of Funding Opportunity is a document for the release of funds, generally from the Executive Branch.
Broadband Mapping and Data
To help state officials assess new entrants within a short time span, Ookla brings historical performance data to the table.
BEAD
Do states and providers have more flexibility, or less, under NTIA's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment restructuring notice?
BEAD
Event features analysis of June 6 NOFO, Congressional keynotes, state broadband leaders and others addressing the $42.5 billion Program
BEAD
Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.
NOFO
While an excellent tool for many applications, fiber is far from the only, or even optimal, solution for every broadband access challenge.
Illinois
Illinois says that the Connect Illinois program is the largest state broadband funding program in the U.S.
Funding
The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.
USDA
If fully utilized, the fifth round ReConnect funding will amount to $700 million.
FCC
Legislation to be considered include revealing Chinese backers of apps and getting investment for semiconductor manufacturers.
NOFO
Prioritizing fiber builds will increase cost and deployment time, says WISPA report.
IIJA
BEAD requirements a unique opportunity for underrepresented communities to be involved in broadband builds.
NOFO
Alan Davidson’s response to Daines, dated Tuesday, says the NTIA will combat overbuilding, but does not mention unlicensed spectrum.
Expert Opinion
Sleeper issue could derail a state’s ability to spend its broadband infrastructure allocation effectively
NOFO
The coalition sent a letter to NTIA head Alan Davidson urging the agency to reconsider the policies outlined in the BEAD NOFO.
NOFO
According to analysis, the middle class spends on average $69 per month on internet service.
ACP
At least $70 million will be committed to get Americans signed up to the Affordable Connectivity Program.