CPUC
Major Broadband Awards Handed Out in California, Ohio
California approved $237 million in grants; Ohio greenlit $94 million.
BEAD
Advice from Midwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Directors talk provider default prevention and fixed wireless technology.
ARPA
Altafiber Not Sold on BEAD
The company hasn't yet found an area it's excited about, an altafiber executive said.
Ohio
Communities in Ohio Look for Broadband Technical Assistance
The request for proposals seeks a consultant to help three Ohio counties work on broadband projects.
Big Tech
Rosenworcel Weighs in on Big Tech Regulation
‘It’s a conversation I think we should be having,’ FCC Chairwoman says
Ohio
Ohio is Accepting BEAD Map Challenges
The challenge process will be open for 21 days.
Vermont
Vermont to Start BEAD Challenge Process
Four other states are accepting challenges and three more are planning to begin the process soon.
BEAD
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
FCC
House GOP Uses Oversight Hearing to Criticize FCC Actions
Partisan disputes return to FCC policies after years of a 2-2 split on the commission.
FCC
WISPA Urges Members to Engage State Broadband Offices Ahead of BEAD
Advocacy on high-cost thresholds could help fixed wireless providers get BEAD funds.
FCC
WISPA Looking to Change Reliable Broadband Definition Under BEAD
The group’s policy heads said they are advocating to include unlicensed wireless.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Some States Confused about Changes to NTIA Model Challenge Process
The new guidelines specify that only subscribers of 100 * 20 Mbps service will have speed tests accepted.
Expert Opinion
Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission
The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.
FCC
FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department
States facing difficulties collecting coverage data may have more time to present challenges.
Infrastructure
Broadband Industry Grapples With High Inflation and Acute Workforce Shortage
Between supply chain disruptions and the rising price of goods, the increased costs of fiber deployment could be pushed onto consumers.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on July 6, 2022 – Preparing for IIJA’s Digital Equity Planning Grant Program
New questions arise on the Digital Equity Act following NTIA’s notice of funding released in May.
