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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.
California Last-Mile Broadband Program Awards $225M to 14 Counties
About 163,000 residents will benefit from the California awards, which are part of the Broadband for All initiative.
Arkansas Will Open BEAD Application Window January 7
Arkansas BEAD applications must be submitted to the ARC Connection application portal window by January 21.
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.
More than $6M Awarded for Public Housing Broadband Upgrades in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts awards will be used to modernize cabling and increase residents’ access to high-quality and affordable broadband.
Oregon Unveils Second Round of Broadband Deployment Program Awards
This funding will be used to improve broadband service for 881 Oregon locations and help with projects in two counties.
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.
CAB Program Broadband Funding Now Available in 37 North Carolina Counties
North Carolina’s CAB program fosters partnerships among state government, county leaders, and broadband service providers.
Comcast, Verizon Get $17.4M in Delaware BEAD Funding
In addition to the BEAD grants, Comcast and Verizon also are receiving American Rescue Plan Act funding for projects in Delaware.
Hawaii Releases Information on BEAD Application Process
The selection criteria for Hawaii’s BEAD Program applications are points-based, with a total of 365 points possible.
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.
New Mexico Announces $15M in Broadband Grants
The eight New Mexico broadband grants were awarded to Resound Networks and the Pueblos of Tesuque and Laguna.
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.
Kansas Investing $10.7M for Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi component of ADOPT encourages partnerships to provide services to underserved public spaces throughout Kansas.
NTIA Addresses the Need for BEAD Construction Labor
NTIA estimates that tens of thousands of broadband construction workers will be needed to build the planned networks for BEAD.
Georgia and Missouri Accept BEAD Applications: Here Are the Scoring Criteria
Georgia and Missouri BEAD applications will be evaluated based on cost per location, affordability, and more. How will point systems work?
Pennsylvania Accepting BEAD Applications: Here’s a Summary of the Rules
Pennsylvania BEAD applications are due January 21. Here’s our summary of the scoring criteria, including affordability, open access and more.
North Carolina Set to Award Millions in Rural Broadband Funding: Who Can Apply?
More than 40 providers may apply for the North Carolina broadband funding, much of which came through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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.
Broadband Manager: New Hampshire May Get Fiber to Everyone
New Hampshire may use BEAD funding, in large part, for line extension, broadband manager Matthew Conserva told us.
