BEAD
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
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BEAD
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
Digital Inclusion
The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.
Funding
The money will fund the Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Program.
Expert Opinion
As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.
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The NTIA has awarded $13 million to open network projects.
Funding
Providers may receive up to $10,000 for each utility pole they replace in unserved areas.
Broadband's Impact
State broadband offices should look to local organizations for digital equity efforts, panelists said.
Digital Inclusion
The program sets aside $14 million in ARPA funds for digital literacy and affordability efforts.
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Frank Pallone wants national privacy legislation in light of military data broker reports.
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NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson met his counterpart, Republic of Korea vice minister of science, to discuss telecom and AI policy.
Funding
The Digital Equity and Opportunity Initiative will support state coalitions that work to support digital equity projects.
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The New York Times reported that Twitter is pausing its pay-for-verification system until after midterm elections.
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FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has set November as target date for broadband map.
Infrastructure
Ting said government partnerships with ISPs to fill connectivity gaps and improve adoption rates.
Health
The program has allowed more providers to open telehealth services and is creating more audio-only sessions.
Infrastructure
Speaking at US Telecom forum, Raimondo also raised concerns about supply chain’s impact on broadband rollout.