The BEAD program will prioritize fiber deployments, agree experts.
The May 10 Connect (X) session will discuss the Middle Mile Program and the key role of state broadband offices.
State broadband offices are tasked with outlining their challenge processes amid other concerns.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
What are states focusing on in order to maximize the amount and impact of their federal broadband funding?
The onus of securing devices shouldn’t fall to the consumer, a Homeland Security cyber rep said.
Broadband Breakfast’s coverage of CES will illuminate cutting-edge technologies.
State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.
Without efforts to drive adoption, federal investment in connectivity will fall short, agreed Brookings panelists.
Louisiana enjoys 'absolute alignment' between the governor, legislature, and local officials on closing the digital divide.
Special Representative for Broadband Andy Burke announced Louisiana as first state to receive $2.9 million broadband planning grant.
Democrats frustrated with Biden's delay on FCC, Comcast tests 10 Gbps speed, Louisiana wants 75% more broadband in six years.
Geoffrey Starks says speeds are outdated, Starlink users complain of heat-impacted services, Louisiana waiting on $180 million for broadband.
