Panel discussions will explore precursors to BEAD, private match funding, state broadband planning and more
More broadband investment will result in overbuilding of networks.
'A data-driven approach will encourage states to be more transparent, open and honest.’
Virginia is waiting for data on the number of unserved and underserved locations in the state.
Speaking simply will improve community engagement in digital inclusion efforts.
Broadband leaders have 'unrealistic expectations' for mapping accuracy, panel hears.
This Broadband Breakfast Live Online session will preview the upcoming Broadband Communities Summit on May 1–4.
Industry leaders agreed that fiber deployment should be prioritized, with other technologies supplementing as needed.
By working with existing entities like utilities, states can establish more effective state offices.
Time is running out to have cities' voices heard at state broadband roundtables.
Critics said that no one knows how thoroughly the map’s inaccuracies can be corrected before BEAD allocations must be made.
Woods had been the inaugural Director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
While NTIA will interpret grant funding under the law, it’s up to states to determine where to allocate money.
Brenda Lawrence, a democratic representative from Michigan, introduced new legislation that will help measure the nation’s digital literacy.
NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.
The more detail, the better, NTIA officials said of program.
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.