Broadband Updates
BEAD Roundup: Seven More Challenge Portals Open
That makes 10 open challenge windows, plus 18 states finished with the first phase of the process.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
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.
BEAD
Idaho awarded $500,000 in grants to bolster community involvement in the state's BEAD implementation.
BEAD
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.
BEAD
States advocating for some wireless services to be classified as 'underserved' were rewarded with a new modification by NTIA.
Digital Inclusion
The document is intended to help states and territories carry out their IIJA digital equity plans.
Broadband permitting
It's the latest in the agency's effort to streamline permitting for the program.
Broadband Updates
Vermont, Georgia, and Indiana are set to wrap up their challenge phase and process ISP rebuttals.
Spectrum
Leaders in the spectrum industry emphasize the symbiotic relationship between national security and economic growth.
Artificial Intelligence
Davidson said that the NTIA looked to financial auditing as inspiration for the new proposed rules.
Digital Inclusion
Their Republican counterparts and conservative groups have opposed the agency's low-cost policies.
What's New
It's a time of changing seasons in Washington, and in Rural America.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The agency said it will be announcing additional permitting initiatives ahead of BEAD.