Defense Department
NTIA, Defense Release National Spectrum Strategy Study on Lower 37 GHz Band
The agencies largely endorsed an FCC plan for sharing among military and commercial users.
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.
NTIA
NTIA’s Davidson Highlights Digital Divide Progress
About $800 million in additional broadband funding will be allocated by the end of this year.
Brendan Carr
Incoming FCC Chairman Carr Takes Aim at Censorship, Infrastructure
'We’ve been living under this cloud of censorship,' Carr said.
BEAD Data
Minnesota Providers Not Participating in BEAD Program
Telecom alliance struggles to gauge members' waiver needs and overall interest.
Defense Department
Consolidated Deal Clears White House Foreign Ownership Review
The approval comes with more conditions than when Searchlight made a major investment in Consolidated.
SpaceX
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
Spectrum
Open Technology Institute’s ‘Third Way’ for Spectrum Sharing
The group proposed expanding low-power, indoor use to more bands.
California
California Regulators Launch BEAD Webinar Series
Webinars will begin on Dec. 3, 2024.
Commerce
NTIA Awards $23 Million to Illinois for Digital Equity
Funds will help jump start key digital equity initiatives.
Digital Equity Act
Oregon Gets $9.9 Million for Digital Equity Amid NTIA Criticism
State plan counters criticism, showing white residents may benefit as much or more than racial minorities.
BEAD
Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’
The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.
BEAD Data
Idaho Publishes BEAD Application Project Areas
Comments will be accepted through Dec. 19, 2024.
Commerce
NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
BEAD
Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD
Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.
Expert Opinion
Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC
Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.
Vermont
Vermont to Receive $5.3 Million in Digital Equity Funds
Funds will go toward closing the digital divide in the state.
