Expert Opinion
Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide
Some areas that are relatively easier to serve have received multiple rounds of federal investment, while others perpetually remain left behind.
Congress
Thune: More Congressional Review Act Votes Coming
Wi-Fi hotspots CRA still pending.
BEAD
Texas Broadband Architect Hegar Slated to Become Texas A&M Chancellor
Hegar expects to return nearly $1 billion in BEAD money to the U.S. Treasury
BEAD Data
Texas May Return $1 Billion in BEAD Funding to Treasury
Comptroller Hegar might want to spend some of it on 'non-deployment' purposes
Congress
Senate Bill Requiring NTIA to Overhaul Federal Broadband Efforts Is Back
Bill mandates a national broadband strategy but explicitly bars new regulatory authority over internet service providers.
FCC
Senate Bill Would Provide States with Defaulted Broadband Funds
The bill would ensure that states have the money to connect unserved addresses.
FCC
FCC Seeking Comment on Disclosure Mandates for AI-Generated Robocalls
The agency in February made such calls illegal without prior consent.
Texas
Oklahoma and 360 Broadband Launch $4.4M Project
The investment comes from a $3.5 million federal grant administered by the broadband office with ARPA funds.
