ARPA
Altafiber Not Sold on BEAD
The company hasn't yet found an area it's excited about, an altafiber executive said.
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.
BEAD
Georgia Broadband Head Relates Behind-the-Scenes BEAD Prep
So far, 26 states and territories have received full NTIA approval since submitting drafts late last year.
Defense Department
OnGo Touts Google's Implementation of New Spectrum Sharing Rules
Google said said the adoption of less conservative and more realistic propagation models has led to dramatic improvements in CBRS.
Expert Opinion
Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action!
The lack of pole attachment policies could hinder or even hold-up even the best laid deployment plans.
BEAD
NTIA Chief: BEAD Guidance on Non-Fiber Alternative Networks Coming Soon
The guidance will be up for public comment in 'a couple of weeks.'
Virginia
NTIA Approves BEAD Initial Proposals Virginia, New Mexico
The agency allocated over $1.4 billion to Virginia and $675 million to New Mexico.
IIJA
Vermont Urges Digital Equity Competitive Grant Participation
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
FCC
Massachusetts Initial Proposal Approved
The state was allocated $147 million through BEAD.
NTIA
Federal Agencies Release Memorandum of Understanding
The agreement was signed in May and creates uniform formats across agencies for broadband grant programs.
Funding
NTIA Releases Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.
NTCA
Trade Associations Recommend BEAD Low Cost Reforms
A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.
Utah
Utah, Marina Islands, Virgin Islands BEAD Initial Proposal Approved
The regions will receive a combined $425 million in BEAD money.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 9, 2024 - Democratizing Spectrum Access
With no more “greenfield” spectrum available, stakeholders are closely watching opportunities for sharing in the 3 GHz, 7 GHz, and the 37 GHz bands.
NTIA
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
Digital Equity Act
Michigan Awarded $20.5M Digital Equity Capacity Grant
The state can now implement its digital equity plan.
Chevron Doctrine
House GOP Leaders Plan to Put Pressure on Communications Regulators, Post-Chevron
Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.
