Rural
Dems, Levin Defend BEAD in House Hearing
Republicans have criticized the program for moving too slowly
Briefs
Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping
The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.
BEAD
Montana’s Chief Operating Officer Blasts NTIA’s BEAD Implementation
Navigating BEAD has left some state officials feeling lost.
BEAD
NTIA Responds to GAO Report: ‘Alignment Can Be Challenging’
NTIA outlined several recommendations in its response to the government watchdog agency.
BEAD
House Panel Announces BEAD Hearing Witness List
No one from the Biden administration is scheduled to testify.
Joe Biden
NTIA Seeking Comment on Bolstering Data Center Infrastructure
The agency's looking to help the sector expand to keep pace with surging demand.
Rural
In Auction Default, Indiana ISP Hands Back Broadband Locations to FCC
RTC is handing back nearly half of the locations won in the RDOF auction.
BLM
Expedited Federal Review Boosts Rollout of Broadband Initiatives
Permitting changes are accelerating the expansion of semiconductor fabs and solar developments.
Digital Inclusion
White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims
Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.
BEAD
Michigan BEAD Volume Two Approved As NTIA Head Promotes Digital Equity Grant Program
The agency is accepting applications for digital equity grants until September 23.
Expert Opinion
Doug Dawson: When Will We See BEAD Construction?
I don’t want to burst bubbles, but there will not be substantial BEAD spending in 2025.
FCC
SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology
As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.
BEAD
NTIA Offers Guidance on Funding Starlink, Other Technologies with BEAD Money
Comments are due at the agency before September 11.
BEAD
West Virginia Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The state will accept applications for 60 days.
FCC
Cable, 5G Operators Disagree on Spectrum Sharing Ahead of World Radio Conference
The FCC asked for input as it works to prepare the U.S.'s positions.
FCC
The NTIA Must Not Allow BEAD to Fall Victim to Past Mistakes
The government has a terrible habit of repeating mistakes.
