IIJA
NTIA to Release Guidelines for Alternative Broadband Technologies Under BEAD
The NTIA aims to influence the use of alternative technologies to fiber optics and streamline permitting processes with new guidelines.
Rural
Major Providers Take Home More Than Two Thirds of Pennsylvania CPF Grants
The state awarded $204 million for expanding broadband infrastructure.
Charter
New York Budget Passes Without Anti-Municipal Broadband Language
Advocates said proposed language from the state assembly would have hindered public broadband deployment.
BDC
FCC Imposes $10,000 Fine on ISP for False Broadband Claims
A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.
ARPA
Minnesota, Oregon Make Moves on State Broadband Programs
Minnesota began accepting applications for its $50 million program. Oregon finalized guidelines for awarding $149 million from CPF.
USTelecom
States and ISPs Strategize to Meet BEAD-Driven Workforce Gaps
The experts expressed doubts about addressing workforce shortages that could potentially stall BEAD build-outs.
Defense
Broadband People: Three New Chiefs at FCC Bureaus
Three new leaders at the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security and Media Bureau.
Broadband's Impact
Treasury Approves $22.5M Funding for Broadband Healthcare in Washington, D.C.
The Whitman-Walker’s Max Robinson Center will be able to serve an extra 10,000 residents with telehealth.
BEAD
Massachusetts BEAD Initial Proposal, Volumes One and Two
The state expects “few or no” underserved households will remain by the time subgrantee selection begins.
FCC
Treasury Approves $167 Million for Oklahoma Broadband Expansion
The state plans to serve 20,000 locations with 100 * 100 Mbps broadband.
FCC
Treasury Department Announces $158 Million for Puerto Rican Broadband
The Capital Projects Fund money will go to infrastructure and community centers.
USDA
Do Not Overlook Other Broadband Programs, say Experts
Other programs can fund BEAD matching requirements.
Education Department
ACP Serving More Than 20M, Ohio’s $162.5M CPF Funding, Lumos Gets $1.1 Billion in Financing
The program has added two million Americans since June.
Funding
Commenters Say BEAD Rules that Restrict Program Revenue and Letter of Credit Should Be Changed
Proposed changes to regulations would lift program revenue restrictions for recipients of BEAD funds.
E-Rate
E-Rate for Wi-Fi on School Buses, $200M for Washington Broadband, Tribal Ready Partners with Nokia
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Monday introduced the ‘Learn Without Limits’ initiative to update the E-Rate program
USDA
FCC Releases Broadband Funding Map, ‘Most’ Map Data Issues Resolved, More Midband Spectrum
The new map allows users to track projects subsidized by the federal government.
