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Author: Ian Doescher
NTIA Approves Eight More Digital Equity Grant Applications
This round of NTIA digital equity grants includes more than $76 million for six more states and two U.S. territories.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund FCC Rip-and-Replace Program
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes more than $3 billion for the FCC’s rip-and-replace program.
Nevada Announces Winners of More Than $553M in BEAD Funding
The Final Proposal, which Nevada is ready to submit to NTIA, will include the provisional winners of the state’s first round of BEAD funding.
NTIA Approves Ten States’ Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications
The NTIA digital equity grants include more than $139 million for nine more states. 44 applications are now approved.
The First State to Reach 100% Fiber? Meet North Dakota’s Broadband Director
Newby believes that, after the BEAD challenge process, North Dakota will have roughly 2,000 locations left to reach with fiber broadband.
NTIA Approves Four States’ Digital Equity Capacity Grants
The NTIA digital equity grants include more than $61 million for Florida, Iowa, Montana, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam.
NTIA Approves Illinois’ Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application
Illinois will use the $23,732,912 of NTIA Capacity Grant funds to create a dashboard to measure progress toward digital equity.
Senator Cruz Questions NTIA on BEAD Program, Promises Changes
Senator Ted Cruz’s letter was a strongly worded condemnation of the NTIA’s handling of BEAD Program funding.
NTIA Adds Seven States to the List of Approved Digital Equity Capacity Grants
The NTIA digital equity grants were approved for New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Wyoming.
NTIA Approves Five More States’ Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications
The NTIA digital equity grants include more than $68 million for Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, and Tennessee.
Arkansas State Broadband Director Aims for Competitive, Business-Friendly Market
Howie said the Arkansas broadband office’s goal is that 90% or more of the awards for deployments will be for fiber-based projects.
NTIA Approves Two More States’ Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications
The NTIA digital equity grants announced in this round include $5 million for Alaska and $23 million for Ohio.
NTIA Announces Approval of Eleven States’ Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications
The NTIA digital equity grants include $70M for California, $22M for Georgia, $15M for Indiana, and $8M for New Mexico.
Cybersecurity and Other Priorities: Industry Perspective with Shirley Bloomfield
NTCA has helped form the CyberShare ISAC to help small broadband providers focus on cybersecurity priorities.
Tennessee Announces $101.6M in Broadband Funding
With this new round of funding, Tennessee reports that it has now provided $683 million in broadband infrastructure funding.
The Right Technology for the Future: Industry Perspective with Shirley Bloomfield
Shirley Bloomfield lays out the reasons why she believes fiber is a technology that is ready to face the future.
The Speed of BEAD Funding: Industry Perspective with Shirley Bloomfield
Bloomfield says fiscal responsibility is one reason it’s reasonable for the speed of the BEAD Program funding to be slower.
The Fate of the Universal Service Fund: Industry Perspective with Shirley Bloomfield
Shirley Bloomfield discussed the vital importance of the Universal Service Fund in a wide-ranging interview with Telecompetitor.
Where Generative AI Could Take Us, and How the Broadband Industry May Benefit
In the generative AI future, Kaveh Vahdat believes our smartphones will become predictive personal digital assistants.
Benchmark Study Finds “Resilience Despite Challenges” Among Rural Telcos in 2023
The 157 companies participating in the Rural Telecommunications Benchmark Study accepted $950 million in grants in 2023.
USDA ReConnect Program Announces $173M in Broadband Funding
Ten organizations received broadband funding via grants or loans in this fifth round of USDA ReConnect Program awards.
NTIA Releases First Self-Certification List for BABA Requirements
The NTIA released a framework for self-certification and compliance that offers fuller guidance on how to meet the BABA requirements.
The Opportunities When You Start at 99%: Connecticut’s State Broadband Director
“We’re not just looking at access,” says Connecticut’s state broadband director. “We’re also looking at adoption and affordability.”
NTIA Receives 700 Applications for $1B Competitive Grant Program Funding
The Competitive Grant Program is intended to help Americans who don’t have adequate broadband service gain the digital skills they need.
