Biden-Harris Administration
Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
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.
Maryland
Maryland Announces BEAD Challenge Process
The challenge phase will begin on July 16.
BEAD
California Opens BEAD Map Challenge Process
The state's challenge phase will last 30 days.
Maryland
Maryland Receives BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated over $267 million through the BEAD program.
Energy and Commerce
House Commerce Leaders Ask NTIA for BEAD Communications with States
Committee Republicans have taken issue with the program's affordability requirements.
Energy and Commerce
FCC’s Carr Blasts White House on BEAD Management
“It is a program that is going off the rails,” Carr says
IIJA
NTIA Approves Indiana's BEAD Plan, Opening Door for Spending $868 Million
NTIA approved the Hoosier state's Initial Proposal, Volume 2.
NTIA
Oregon Encourages BEAD Pre-Qualification
Oregon broadband office raised concerns about BEAD funding gaps.
Missouri
Missouri Opens BEAD Prequalification Process
The process will determine ISP capability to complete the proposed projects.
Illinois
Illinois Program Establishes County Broadband Plans
The program helps rural communities develop a broadband plan for universal coverage.
FCC
Verizon CEO Asks Rosenworcel Not to Hand 4.9 GHz Band to AT&T
Allowing AT&T's public safety network access to the 4.9 GHz band would be a substantial windfall, according to Verizon.
ARPA
Maine Awards Community Anchor Institutions $12M
The money will fund digital improvements to 12 community organizations across Maine.
ARPA
Massachusetts Launches Internet Feedback Initiative
The state will compare on-the-ground data with FCC broadband map.
Nevada
Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
Broadband's Impact
NTIA Accepted Digital Equity Plans for U.S. Territories
NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Michigan
Michigan Launches $13M Grant Program
The money comes from the NTIA's Digital Equity program.
