Funding
FCC to Vote on ‘Top-to-Bottom’ E-Rate Review, Local Permitting Shot Clocks at June Meeting
Also on the agenda: subsea cable security licensing, 911 reliability, and emergency alerts.
NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department Commerce, is responsible for implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including managing federal broadband funding programs to expand high-speed internet access.
Digital Inclusion
Researcher: Tribal Areas Have Lower Broadband Adoption Rates
A recent analysis found gaps in Arizona and four other states.
BEAD
Virginia Democrat Urges Spanberger to Resolve Pole Disputes
The governor can use existing rules to make BEAD funding accessible, the Democrat says.
Digital Inclusion
Trump White House Still Wants Digital Equity Suit Tossed
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance urged judges not to dismiss its case over canceled grant funding.
Satellite
U.S., Ghana Advance Satellite Agenda in Accra
First-ever U.S. satellite training in Ghana anchors broader digital partnership push.
Funding
Luján, Matsui Introduce Bill to Fund Digital Literacy
Legislation would create a nonprofit to fund digital literacy and broadband adoption nationwide.
Funding
House Bill Targets State and Local Tech Gaps With Federal Grants
Most funding would be required to reach local government directly.
BEAD
Arkansas Proposal Outlines Uses for Remaining BEAD Funds
With $650 million in unspent BEAD funds, Arkansas says it has a plan for how to use them.
Digital Inclusion
Groups Campaign To Restore Canceled Digital Equity Funding
Communities see setbacks in broadband access a year after funding loss.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
BEAD
First BEAD-Funded Equipment Deployed in Louisiana, State Says
A Nebraska ISP is claiming the first subscriber on BEAD infrastructure.
ITU
U.S. Pushes 6 GHz Wi-Fi Strategy Against China
The fight over 6 GHz could shape future global telecom networks.
Spectrum
Wireless, Cable Industries at Odds over Spectrum Needs for AI
NTIA also revamped spectrum.gov to display progress of spectrum studies.
Spectrum
NTIA and FCC Chiefs Tout Unified Spectrum Expansion Effort at CTIA Event
Leaders call for more airwaves to support 6G capacity and AI growth.
BEAD
No Changes to Worker Classification for BEAD, Pennsylvania Says
NTIA had previously said the state would have to change course.
BEAD
Wisconsin Officials Press Feds Over Stalled Broadband Funds
Lack of federal guidance halts more than $300 million in obligated state broadband funding.
