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Commerce Secretary Defends BEAD Low-Cost Plans Amid Senate Scrutiny
Senators raised concerns about authority to require BEAD ISPs to offer low-cost internet plans.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
BEAD
Senators raised concerns about authority to require BEAD ISPs to offer low-cost internet plans.
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This brings the total number of approvals to seven states, plus the District of Columbia
Digital Inclusion
The NTIA head defended its policy of ensuring a low-cost option.
NTIA
The House postponed voting on the NTIA Reauthorization Act on Tuesday.
BEAD
Arkansas and Tennessee now expect to service thousands fewer locations than originally anticipated through the BEAD program.
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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there will be more approvals handed down in the coming weeks.
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The NTIA aims to influence the use of alternative technologies to fiber optics and streamline permitting processes with new guidelines.
Open RAN
The second round of the agency's Wireless Innovation Fund will support research and development of open radio units.
Broadband Updates
That makes 10 open challenge windows, plus 18 states finished with the first phase of the process.
Funding
The funding proposals are for a program with $980 million in funds available.
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Idaho awarded $500,000 in grants to bolster community involvement in the state's BEAD implementation.
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A local watchdog organization has accused the Mississippi broadband office of failing to comply with BEAD program guidelines.
Digital Inclusion
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Expert Opinion
The author argues that Virginia’s firm stand on BEAD funding serves as a beacon for the states.
Broadband Updates
The state had considered asking for a waiver to open up RDOF areas to BEAD funds.
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States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.