In addition to the devices, the Massachusetts program will also make more than 20,000 pieces of supporting equipment available.

The North Carolina Stop-Gap Solutions program uses American Rescue Plan Act funds to accelerate the expansion of broadband infrastructure.

The analysis found that 70% of Starlink’s locations may face foliage challenges. Overcoming them may require 50- to 100-foot towers.

NIST is not making changes to BEAD award approvals made by NTIA, an NTIA spokesperson confirmed in an email.

FBA noted barriers to Tribal broadband like inconsistent application requirements, limited technical capacity, and competition.

Alaska Power & Telephone Company and Alaska Communications celebrated their awards shortly after the state released its BEAD map.
