NTIA
Previously Recommended Tribal Broadband Awards Rejected
Previously recommended applicants had been tentatively accepted, but funds were not officially earmarked, for Tribal projects
Tribal
Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.
Tribal
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Universal Service Fund Coverage in Indian Country
Bill would amend the Communications Act to formally include Tribal communities in universal service.
Spectrum
Tribal Groups Urge FCC to Add Licensing Window in Upper C-Band Auction
Letter urges a special filing window to expand broadband on native lands.
NTIA
New Rules for Tribal Broadband Program Planned for Spring 2026, NTIA Says
The agency said no more awards would be made under current rules, and that previously announced awards would not be rescinded.
Tribal
Regional Fiber Broadband Association Deep Dive Into Tribal Broadband
Tribal leaders and industry experts gathered to address the unique permitting challenges and opportunities for fiber broadband in Arizona.
Expert Opinion
Ray Diaz: How Broadband Connects Tribal Communities to Broader Opportunities
Despite federal funding efforts, 24 percent of Americans on Tribal lands still lack broadband access, limiting economic opportunity and essential services.
Tribal
New Mexico Make Small Awards to Assist Broadband Planning
The Pueblo of Pojoaque plan to use its grant to improve service mapping.
Infrastructure
Interior Department Office Plans to Expedite Broadband Efforts in Tribal Communities
The Interior Department announced a new policy to speed approval of broadband projects in tribal communities.
BEAD
Minnesota Broadband Chief on BEAD Challenges, State Investments, and Tribal Partnerships
While BEAD changes complicated Minnesota’s broadband plan, state investments and tribal partnerships remain strong.
Tribal
Hoopa Valley Tribe Partners With State for High-Speed Internet Backbone
The project represents the first joint-build agreement between a tribal group and the California Department of Technology.
Rural
Ookla Finds Stark Differences in Tribal Broadband Performances
Tribal Nations continue to push for better connectivity.
Fiber
Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State
Industry executives, tribal leaders and policymakers came together to connect more Alaskans.
Tribal
Broadband Bootcamp for Great Lakes Tribes to Take Place in August
Training equips Tribes with tools to build and manage their own Internet infrastructure.
Tribal
Tribal Nations Build Sovereignty Through Broadband Infrastructure, Panelists Say
Tribal leaders stress infrastructure control, competition, and workforce training as foundations for digital self-determination.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 11, 2025 – How Tribal Broadband Has Progressed
Many Tribal Nations have begun to build and operate networks that reflect their own needs and sovereignty.
Tribal
California's Broadband Program Awards Funds to Tribes and Public Entities
Tribal officials can now look forward to the fastest and most reliable Internet access via fiber-to-the-home technology.
