Federal Agencies
Interagency Coordination Unique in History, say Federal Representatives
Coordination cross-agencies for broadband project deployment is unique, conference hears.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
Federal Agencies
Coordination cross-agencies for broadband project deployment is unique, conference hears.
Broadband Mapping & Data
State broadband offices are tasked with outlining their challenge processes amid other concerns.
Funding
‘We aren’t doing the blanket waivers of the past,’ said Kevin Gallagher, a top Commerce Department Official.
Spectrum
The FCC’s spectrum auction authority expired in March.
This $1.5 billion was funded by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
The NTIA is seeking comment in light of the quickly growing potential of generative AI chatbot technology.
The FCC will launch the bureau on Tuesday.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Newly proposed legislation would add 7 months to the challenge process for states and other parties.
Tribal Broadband
The lengthy grant application process can be a barrier for Tribes with limited resources.
Broadband Mapping & Data
New York filed 31,000 location challenges against the FCC’s mapping data.
An executive order bans the federal government from using spyware deployed for human rights abuses.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the second version of map fabric ‘largely completed.’
Broadband Mapping & Data
SHLB said FCC officials recommended a workaround that risked penalties.
Broadband Mapping and Data
AT&T suggested the FCC look into relieving USF by considering other public funding in ACAM areas.
Digital Inclusion
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
Funding
Prioritizing fiber builds will increase cost and deployment time, says WISPA report.