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Free Sign up West Virginia BroadbandHouse Democrats Want Non-Deployment Funds Maintained
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) suggested he would push for his state to access its full allocation.
West Virginia BEAD Plan Approved
The approved plan would spend $78 million less than the state's tentative awards.
Empowering Rural Alberta with an Open Access FTTH Network
The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access
program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.
The Need for Ongoing Network Performance Monitoring by U.S. States
Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability
West Virginia Becomes 12th State to Launch Digital IDs in Apple Wallet
Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025
Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.
The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Utilities Push Back on West Virginia’s Plan for Pole Attachment Database
If funded, the database could launch in early 2026
West Virginia To Pull State Investment from China by 2026
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) says plans will be completed by early 2026.
GOP Sen. Wicker Wants States to Keep BEAD Non-deployment Funds
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, also Republicans, also want the funding.
West Virginia's Capito Wants BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, also a Republican, has also asked Commerce not to claw the funding back.
Landry to Lutnick: Let States Keep Non-Deployment Dollars
He proposed that Commerce limit spending to AI or 'America First' policies like workforce development.
As BEAD Deadline Arrives, at Least 34 States Have Posted Bidding Results
At least six states have confirmed they received an extension from NTIA.
What Was Ted Hearn Thinking? Not About Incentives
Journalists face daily deadlines, and researchers don’t really even understand the concept of a deadline.
West Virginia Moves to Curb Pole Disputes Ahead of BEAD
New regulations clarify cost-sharing rules, reporting requirements, and new dispute-resolution process.
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth Joins Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia
NTIA administrator travels to West Virginia to tout state with the highest percentage fiber (thus far) in its BEAD proposal.
West Virginia Lags Neighbors in Site Section for Businesses, But is Moving to Change That
West Virginia is racing to catch up with neighboring states by preparing its first shovel-and broadband-ready business sites.
West Virginia's BEAD Plan 94 Percent Fiber
That's the highest among states that have posted drafts of their final spending plans.
Citynet CEO: West Virginia Broadband Held Back by Pole Fights
W.V. provider expresses hope that problems will soon be fixed
More States to Open BEAD Application Portals Under New Rules
Indiana, Maine, Missouri, and West Virginia to relaunch BEAD application round on Thursday, July 10
Is AI Coming to 9-1-1? These Panelists Think So
Adoption of new tech reliant on adoption of NG9-1-1
West Va. Gov. Announces $34.6 Million Grants for Fiber Expansion
Morrisey awards broadband funding to ISPs serving 10 counties
Capito: Fiber Still Likely to Win in West Virginia, 'Fine' With BEAD Rebidding
The West Virginia senator has been the loudest GOP critic of how the Trump administration has handled the program.
West Virginia Received Few Non-Fiber BEAD Applications
State set its threshold at $28,000 per location, but average per-location cost was $9,182
West Virginia Governor Suggests Funding for Fixed Wireless, Satellite in Revised BEAD Plan
The state's original plan had been 100 percent fiber, according to the program's former director.
Capito Still Waiting to Hear from Lutnick on BEAD
Lawmaker wants West Virginia to receive its broadband money soon.
Capito ‘Frustrated’ with NTIA’s Handing of BEAD Program
Red State Republican takes a stand against Trump's Commerce Department.
Where Fiber Doesn't Fit
There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option
BEAD Guidance to States Delayed Until Summer
States had been expecting an update this month.
Red State Senator and Broadband Providers Urge Against Major BEAD Changes
States expect new guidance from the NTIA this month.
New West Va. Law Grants Sweeping Exemptions to Attract Data Centers
No Public Service Commission oversight, no local permitting, no building inspections.
West Va. Labor Leader Wants BEAD to Support Fiber Build
Local CAW executive says fiber means local jobs
Local Officials in West Va. Want Fiber, not Satellite, from BEAD
Fiber offers more benefits to residents, the Grant County Commission said.
NTIA Issues Blanket 90-Day Extension for BEAD Plans
The agency said in a policy notice states would need more time to implement forthcoming changes to the program.
West Virginia Data Center Bill Gets Local Pushback
Governor expected to sign signature legislation.
Maine’s BEAD Plan Delayed, Triggered by NTIA’s New Policy Direction
NTIA is expected to issue revised BEAD guidance in mid-May, Maine says.
West Virginia Passes Law to Attract Data Centers, Advance Energy Infrastructure
The bill establishes programs to attract high-impact industrial projects
West Virginia ‘Looking Closely’ at a Tech Neutral BEAD Plan Amid Review
The state is reworking its final proposal but hasn't asked ISPs to resubmit grant applications.
Minnesota: Keep BEAD Fast and Grounded in Local Expertise
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
West Virginia Reworking BEAD Proposal Amid Trump-Driven Program Overhaul
State delays final BEAD proposal to reconsider technology mix under Trump administration’s revised priorities.
Governors Largely Silent on Broadband in State of State Addresses
Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks
GOP Attorneys General Urge Supreme Court Against USF
More than a dozen conservative legal groups filed briefs pushing to expand the nondelegation doctrine.
Senators Agree Permitting Deadlock Threatens Infrastructure Boom
Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.
Beyond City Limits: Redefining Success in Smaller Communities
Without broadband, smaller towns lose talent, businesses struggle, and economic potential is left untapped.
West Virginia Utilities Win Concessions in Broadband Pole Dispute
State task force weakens utility reporting requirements, despite calls for more oversight.
Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD
'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.
Capito Secures $18 Million Grant for Broadband In West Virginia
Rural broadband infrastructure projects to connect thousands.
Altice Settlement with West Virginia to Cost $44 Million in Internet Upgrades
Agreement resolves thousands of customer complaints about service
Pole Attachment Delays Vexing West Virginia Broadband Projects
The state, which has its own pole attachment regulations, is considering a rapid response team similar to the FCC's.
New York Open for BEAD Applications
It's at least the sixteenth state to start taking grant proposals under the $42.5 billion program.
Pennsylvania Announces First Round of BEAD Applications
State to receive more than $1.16 billion in federal broadband funding
West Virginia Extends BEAD Application Window
State is set to receive more than $1.2 billion in BEAD funds
Illinois to Launch Next Phases of Connect Illinois, Waits on NTIA
Illinois says that the Connect Illinois program is the largest state broadband funding program in the U.S.
Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access
Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.
Wyoming Fourth State Heading Towards BEAD Project Funding
The state’s BEAD application process is expected to become available by late October.
GOP-Controlled House Panel to Examine BEAD Program
'Congress must closely monitor NTIA’s implementation of the program,' Chairs Rodgers and Latta said.
West Virginia Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The state will accept applications for 60 days.
Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action!
The lack of pole attachment policies could hinder or even hold-up even the best laid deployment plans.
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
Manchin Announces $32.2 Million in ARC Funding
The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will provide high-speed internet to 300,000 underserved West Virginia households.
Commerce Department is Aiming to Approve All BEAD Plans by Fall
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there will be more approvals handed down in the coming weeks.
Kansas and West Virginia Receive BEAD Volume 2 Approval
The states will have one year to award subgrants with their allocations.
Altice USA To Surrender RDOF Awards In Three More States
The third-largest cable ISP in the country told the FCC Friday it intends to surrender awards in Kentucky, Arkansas and West Virginia.
If ACP Goes Away, Wireless Carrier Wants Jump in Lifeline Support for Tribal Areas
Smith Bagley, Inc., is asking the FCC to provide more money to the Tribal Lifeline benefit.
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
Martinsville, Virginia, Will Take Full Advantage Of Decades-Old Fiber Network
The core network consisted of 48 strands and 20 miles of fiber connecting city schools, municipal buildings and key anchor institutions
Indiana, Tennessee, Washington, and W.V. Receive BEAD Volume 1 Approval
The four states are now free to start ground-truthing government broadband data.
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Senators Capito and Hassan Re-Introduce the Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act
BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Together with her Democratic colleague Sen. Maggie Hassan, Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Friday introduced legislation designed to establish a national standard that would govern the Federal Communications Commission’s determination about whether mobile and bro
Next Century Cities Highlights State Action for Broadband, Co-Sponsors Broadband Conference in Idaho
Next Century Cities this week highlights broadband programs in five states, in advance of the “West Central Mountains High Speed Internet Conference” on May 17 in McCall, Idaho. The Friday event is being co-sponsored by the West Central Mountains Economic Development Council and Next Century Cities.
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