BEAD
BEAD Spending Safe from Energy Executive Order, White House Says
The White House issued a memo clarifying that a call to pause Infrastructure Act funding applied only to energy projects.
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.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: Shot Clock Reforms Will Help Close Digital Divide
Reducing regulatory burdens will be key to ensuring the speedy and efficient growth of broadband.
BEAD
Cox, Rhode Island Settle Lawsuit over BEAD Overbuild Funding
Cox Communications has dropped its lawsuit against Rhode Island’s BEAD mapping plan.
Trump Vance Administration
President Trump Signs Orders on Permitting, Regulatory Freeze
NTIA has already been working to streamline permits for programs under the broadband infrastructure law.
Congress
Think Tank Analysts Outline Pro-Growth Broadband Reforms
Competitive Enterprise Institute team calls for FCC auction authority renewal, USF funding overhaul, and NTIA bureaucratic reform.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Approves $369 Million in Digital Equity Grants
The agency has tapped a total of $619 million from its $910 million funding round.
BEAD
O’Rielly: Too Late for NTIA to Pivot from Pro-Fiber Approach
Shifting away from fiber may not be practical.
BEAD Data
Delaware Gets Its $107 Million in BEAD Cash
It became the second state to get necessary NTIA approval, one day after Louisiana reached the milestone.
NTIA
Hawaii Announces Plan to Become First Fully Fiber State
Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026
NTIA
NTIA Awarding Almost $18 Million to Tribal Communities
Funding will adopt and expand high-speed internet for seven tribes
Commerce
NTIA Awards $117 Million for Wireless Innovation
Grants will be awarded from the $1.5 billion Wireless Innovation Fund
BEAD Data
Louisiana Planning on Final BEAD Approval 'Any Day Now'
It's the final step before projects can get underway.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Announces a Fraction of Digital Equity Grant Awards
The agency has already committed to awarding $900 million for the program, a spokesperson said.
BEAD Data
Arkansas, Arizona, New Hampshire Open for BEAD Apps
At least 20 states have reached the milestone.
12 Days of Broadband
AI Revolution Sparked Growth in Data Centers
Nuclear energy gained momentum as a green solution to data centers' rising power demands.
12 Days of Broadband
A Year of Prepping for BEAD Projects
Every state got its BEAD proposal approved, and at least 18 began fielding grant applications.
