by Pivot
Category: Broadband Nation
California PUC Awards $9M in Last-Mile Broadband Grants
The announcement means California has awarded more than $1 billion in broadband grants to 52 counties in the state.
California Department of Technology Updates on Middle-Mile, Last-Mile Projects
The California last-mile update provided further details about a $48 million award that was announced on January 30.
Wisconsin Encourages Eligible Organizations to Apply for Broadband Grants
The Wisconsin Nonprofit Access Grant Program offers funding to help ensure that people have affordable access to broadband services.
Funding Approved for Twelve Mississippi Broadband Projects
“Mississippi continues to make incredible progress when it comes to expanding broadband across the state,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Arielle Roth, Policy Director for U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Selected to Lead NTIA
Arielle Roth, nominated to lead the NTIA, serves as Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation.
California Last-Mile Program Awards $48M in Broadband Grants
The California broadband grants announced yesterday come on the heels of two other recent funding announcements.
Trump Administration Rescinds Pause On Federal Grant Funds, Including BEAD
Reaction from Congressional Democrats to the Office of Management and Budget’s federal grant pause was swift.
Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations
BEAD technology rules don’t consider LEO satellites or unlicensed fixed wireless “reliable.” If that changes, which locations are eligible?
BEAD and Beyond: New York’s Broadband Director Has a Holistic Vision to Fulfill
New York’s total investment in its broadband programs is about $1.3 billion, which is a mix of state and federal funding.
Texas Broadband Grants Aim to Give the Digital Divide the BOOT
Texas fiber providers receiving broadband grants commit to 1 Gbps symmetrical service and low-cost options for subscribers.
Comcast Wins Big in Massachusetts Broadband Grants
Comcast won $11,317,283 in broadband awards for new network construction projects in 93 Massachusetts communities.
Illinois Releases BEAD Application Guidelines, Prioritizes Hard-to-Serve Units
The Illinois subgrantee BEAD application and selection process will consist of up to three waves, beginning January 23.
Two More States Accept BEAD Broadband Funding Applications, Another One Ready
Michigan and Maine take BEAD applications. Colorado gets set for a second round. We look at qualified applicants, scoring criteria, and more.
California PUC Announces More Than $32M in Broadband Grants
$25 million of the California broadband funding will go to Federal Funding Account grants for last-mile services in Kings County.
NTIA Approves Nevada’s BEAD Final Proposal
Nevada’s final proposal details how it will use the more than $416 million in allocated BEAD funding to connect 43,715 homes and businesses.
Delaware, “The First State,” Becomes Second State to Get NTIA BEAD Final Proposal Approval
Delaware’s final proposal details how it will use more than $107 million in BEAD funding to connect 5,721 homes and businesses.
Missouri Broadband Director on the Future of BEAD
Service providers helped shape Missouri’s BEAD areas, and the state broadband director is hopeful about the outcome.
NTIA Approves First BEAD Final Proposal, Louisiana Gets Bragging Rights Again
Service providers recommended for funding in the Louisiana BEAD final proposal have been approved, the state broadband director told us.
Indiana Connectivity Program Bringing Broadband to 93 Addresses
The broadband awards were made to eight organizations by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Arizona’s Round 1 BEAD Application Window Open Until February 5
The selection criteria for Arizona’s BEAD Program, released this week, are divided into primary and secondary categories.
A Deep Dive On the BEAD Alternative Technology Guidelines
BEAD alternative technology guidelines allow funding for LEO satellite broadband or unlicensed fixed wireless in certain situations.
NTIA Recommends More Than $250M in Grants for Digital Inclusion in 39 States
The NTIA digital inclusion awards include grants for organizations working in 37 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
New Mexico Releases BEAD Application Timelines, Criteria
Applicants for New Mexico’s BEAD Program funds must have been approved during the prequalification phase of the process.
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.
