The NTIA has awarded $13 million to open network projects.
Providers may receive up to $10,000 for each utility pole they replace in unserved areas.
State broadband offices should look to local organizations for digital equity efforts, panelists said.
The program sets aside $14 million in ARPA funds for digital literacy and affordability efforts.
Frank Pallone wants national privacy legislation in light of military data broker reports.
Broadband heads from 5 states listed community outreach, mapping, and program deadlines as top priorities for BEAD.
NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson met his counterpart, Republic of Korea vice minister of science, to discuss telecom and AI policy.
Space is extremely limited for the in-person event; Zoom in instead with the Broadband Breakfast community.
Experts said the waiver will make it more practical for BEAD projects to comply with Buy America rules.
Maine is one of the first states to submit its plan to the NTIA, following Delaware.
Grants were awarded to projects at Northeastern University, New York University, and DeepSig.
Nokia will continue to invest in American manufacturing in the coming years, said CEO.
It's unclear how BEAD funds will interact with state laws restricting municipal broadband projects.
The Digital Equity and Opportunity Initiative will support state coalitions that work to support digital equity projects.
Texas is the highest awarded state, as 19 states set to receive more than $1 billion from BEAD.
The FCC said that MV Realty used the PhoneBurner dialing platform, and ordered Twilio to disconnect the companies.
State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.
The New York Times reported that Twitter is pausing its pay-for-verification system until after midterm elections.
'Consumers deserve to trust that public airwaves aren’t being leased without their knowledge to foreign governments.'
Emergency Connectivity Fund grants will keep students connected outside of school, including those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
There is a 'massive difference' between federal Form 477 data and state maps in Georgia and North Carolina
An FCC watchdog report said some service providers were signing up multiple people on one person's information for ACP benefits.
North Carolina hopes to achieve 80 percent subscription to broadband services among its citizens.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has set November as target date for broadband map.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration announces news on its 'Internet for All' web portal for three IIJA programs.
Ting said government partnerships with ISPs to fill connectivity gaps and improve adoption rates.
The program has allowed more providers to open telehealth services and is creating more audio-only sessions.
Over 400,000 locations across the U.S. will get broadband in this funding wave.
Speaking at US Telecom forum, Raimondo also raised concerns about supply chain's impact on broadband rollout.
The agency said it hopes to better target areas in need of adequate connectivity.
The number of states restricting municipal broadband networks has dropped during the pandemic.
Municipalities are raving about gigabit internet speeds as key to attracting businesses to their cities.
Air Force signs with OneWeb, few Americans want muni build ban, N.C. bill wants electrical co-ops paying for ISP-ready poles.
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