BEAD
Lawmakers Press Commerce over Withholding of Billions in Broadband Funds
House Democrats dispute characterization of $21 billion in unspent funds as ‘taxpayer savings.’
Arielle Roth
Arielle Roth was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on July 30, 2025. In this role, she serves as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Executive Branch agency principally responsible for advising the President on communications, broadband, and internet policy.
BEAD
One Year After BEAD Restructured, Some States Still Can’t Access Infrastructure Funding
Despite federal promises to accelerate deployment, states are still waiting on approvals to access broadband funds.
BEAD
NTIA Leader Roth Emphasizes Importance of BEAD Deployments
The Trump administration official expressed excitement over the program’s expansion and hopes to see more progress.
Infrastructure
Amazon, Corning Reach Multibillion-Dollar Fiber Deal
Corning has also signed major agreements with NVIDIA and Meta. It has maintained it can meet fiber demand for the BEAD program.
AI
Jonathan Turley Raises Automation Fears in Free State Foundation Address
Fox News contributor also spoke on Thomas Paine’s life and legacy
BEAD
Roth Provides BEAD and Spectrum Updates
The NTIA administrator discussed some of the challenges and updates facing the administration.
Funding
FCC to Vote on ‘Top-to-Bottom’ E-Rate Review, Local Permitting Shot Clocks at June Meeting
Also on the agenda: subsea cable security licensing, 911 reliability, and emergency alerts.
BEAD
Electric Co-ops Finding BEAD Rules Onerous, Especially on Poles
Two said they were turning down tentative BEAD awards.
Public Safety
Lutnick Appoints New Chairman of FirstNet Authority Board
Florida sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr. brings extensive experience to FirstNet.
BEAD
Amazon, Two Local ISPs Back Out of BEAD in Nebraska
The state is opening a new round of bidding for 12 percent of its BEAD locations. SpaceX did sign a contract with the state.
Funding
House Bill Targets State and Local Tech Gaps With Federal Grants
Most funding would be required to reach local government directly.
Commerce Department
NTCA Asks NTIA for BEAD ISP Receipts
The broadband trade association wants greater transparency for BEAD buildouts.
BEAD
Nebraska’s Vistabeam Turns on BEAD Connection
The company said it has first active subscribers on BEAD-funded infrastructure.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
BEAD
First BEAD-Funded Equipment Deployed in Louisiana, State Says
A Nebraska ISP is claiming the first subscriber on BEAD infrastructure.
BEAD
NTIA to BEAD Winners: ‘Know Your Rights’
The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.
