Satellite
Lutnick Confirms No Effort to Rescind BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Lawmakers pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on why BEAD has not yet connected any households, ties to Jeffrey Epstein
BEAD
Senators Looking for Briefing from NTIA on SpaceX Rider
The company had sought exemptions from certain BEAD rules.
12 Days of Broadband
What to Do With Remaining BEAD Funds, a.k.a 'Non-Deployment'?
As states complete their broadband spending plans, a fight is brewing over the remaining $21 billion.
NTIA
Rep. Andy Barr Introduces House Companion to Senate Non-Deployment Bill
Allows states to use BEAD funds on workforce, wholesale fiber, IXPs, and wireless infrastructure
BEAD
Broadband Industry Likes New Non-Deployment Bill
The SUCCESS for BEAD Act would allow more spending on infrastructure, but didn’t specify adoption or affordability efforts.
BEAD
Wicker, Capito Introduce Bill to Ensure Use of Non-Deployment Funds
The bill would allow states to spend the money on wholesale fiber, workforce development, and mobile wireless infrastructure, among other things.
Free Speech
Senate Commerce Schedules FCC Oversight Hearing
Session follows bipartisan concern over Chairman Brendan Carr’s perceived threats toward broadcast licensees.
BEAD
Roth: No State Net Neutrality, Affordability Laws for BEAD Participants
She said grantees would also have to forgo federal opex subsidies for BEAD builds.
BEAD
Fischer Wants More Fiber for Nebraska from Trump’s Commerce Department
The Republican Senator did not comment on BEAD non-deployment funding.
BEAD
States $20 Billion Under Budget for BEAD So Far
AAPB's Gigi Sohn said she's trying to convince more Republicans to advocate for states keeping that money.
BEAD
Illinois to Spend More Than 95 Percent of $1 Billion BEAD Budget
The 46 states that have reported results are collectively more than $17 billion under budget.
BEAD
GOP Sen. Wicker Wants States to Keep BEAD Non-deployment Funds
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, also Republicans, also want the funding.
Resilience
BEAD Supporting Funds Could Fill Critical Infrastructure Gaps, Panel Says
Experts warn that 14 states lack internet exchange points as billions in broadband funding await clearer guidance
FCC
FCC Commissioner Trusty: 'How Mississippi Leads in America’s Digital Future'
Trusty promotes the FCC’s ‘Build America Agenda’ and its promise for rural communities
Congress
Congress Approves Trump's $9 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request to Congress.
Congress
Senate Votes to Repeal Biden FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Rule
House companion effort led by Rep. Fulcher expected to move next.
