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The agency said no more awards would be made under current rules, and that previously announced awards would not be rescinded.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
Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.
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.
FBA
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.
GCI
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.
NTIA
NTIA Awarding Almost $18 Million to Tribal Communities
Funding will adopt and expand high-speed internet for seven tribes
Hawaii
Hawaiian, NTIA Officials Announce New Broadband Funding
State will receive more than $72 million to boost connectivity
Tribal
Karuk Tribe Supports Rosenworcel’s 5G Plan
Tribal lands are some of the least served in the nation
