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NTIA Announces Middle Mile Funds, NDIA Director on Closing Digital Divide, More Tribal ACP Outreach Funds
Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
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Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.
Infrastructure
Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.
Infrastructure
Manufacturer Nokia claimed its fiber-optic electronics equipment will meet Build America, Buy America rules.
Expert Opinion
States must overcome numerous hurdles before BEAD will be able to succeed.
Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships have seen success in several states, officials said.
Funding
Internet traffic points will create a ‘better ecosystem for interconnection.’
Funding
Concerns include minimum cost per location thresholds and Build America requirements.
Artificial Intelligence
Terrorist and bad actor threats are spurring government adoption of AI.
Funding
Proposed changes to regulations would lift program revenue restrictions for recipients of BEAD funds.
Funding
States can customize the definition to fit specific needs.
Spectrum
Experts suggest partitioned spectrum and receiver innovation.
Spectrum
NTIA is conducting research on improving efficiency of available spectrum.
Funding
Virginia is waiting for data on the number of unserved and underserved locations in the state.
Broadband's Impact
The bills go to the full committee for votes.
Spectrum
‘If you take economic security out of the national security equation, you damage national security.’
Funding
Challenge processes include timeline, transparency and mapping requirements, with changes impacting community anchors and individuals.