A federal rule change adopted by state officials has reclassified tens of thousands of homes as “served”. It slashed the number of West Virginia households set to benefit from federal broadband funding by 35%.A federal rule change adopted by state officials has reclassified tens of thousands of homes as “served”. It slashed the number of West Virginia households set to benefit from federal broadband funding by 35%. 100,000 West Virginians will miss out on broadband upgrades under Morr...| Mountain State Spotlight
Cities can take meaningful steps to close the digital divide by focusing on scalable solutions like apartment Wi-Fi, fostering public-private partnerships, and leveraging federal funding options. By prioritizing connectivity in affordable multi-dwelling units, city leaders can create impactful programs that ensure more residents gain fast, cost-effective access to reliable, high-speed internet. The post Bridging the Digital Divide for Chicago Residents: The Neighborhood Broadband RFP appeared...| EducationSuperHighway
Following a seven-day public comment period that begins today, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program provisional selections will be submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Eligible BEAD locations may have declined 65 percent in two years.| Broadband Breakfast
How are the new rules from the Commerce Department expected to change the pace of broadband deployment under BEAD?| Broadband Breakfast
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to close the digital divide and connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Williams was previously Commerce’s Information and Communications Technology sector lead| Washington State Department of Commerce
State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.| Broadband Breakfast
Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina to relaunch BEAD application round on Monday, July 7| Broadband Breakfast
Indiana, Maine, Missouri, and West Virginia to relaunch BEAD application round on Thursday, July 10| Broadband Breakfast
The state’s Task Force on Broadband Access called for state investment following Trump cuts| Broadband Breakfast
The BEAD program is the flagship initiative of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to address inequalities in broadband access. Administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the program provides $42.45 billion to states and U.S. territories to expand high-speed Internet, primarily through direct grants to service operators. Congress established that the…| USC Annenberg Research Network on International Communication
States seeking to expand broadband access in affordable housing with BEAD program should follow NTIA guidance on unit-level connectivity.| EducationSuperHighway
Recommendations for states looking to expand broadband access in multi-family residential buildings using BEAD funding.| EducationSuperHighway
Here you can find a STEP-BY- STEP guide to ensuring accurate service availability This Policy Notice elaborates on, but does not replace, the BEAD Eligible Entity (States, territories, and the […] The post BEAD Challenge Resources appeared first on Tribal Resource Center.| Tribal Resource Center
In this video from the NTIA, the federal agency behind the BABA application rules, WTA, NTCA, and Calix they discuss: https://www.calix.com/events/webinar/2024/mastering-bead-regulations.html The post Mastering BEAD Regulations: The New Build America, Buy America Application Framework Explained appeared first on Tribal Resource Center.| Tribal Resource Center
Why EducationSuperHighway is submitting challenges to help states prioritize MDU connectivity in BEAD and Digital Equity Act (DEA) planning.| EducationSuperHighway
Recommendations to states to make the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process more robust.| EducationSuperHighway