There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
The state will begin accepting challenges to government broadband data 'within the next few weeks.'
Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.
NTIA's Enabling Middle Mile Program will facilitate the installation of over 12,000 miles of fiber-optic cable.
Tightening connections between network operators, asset owners, and contractors catches surprises earlier.
Commissioners and House lawmakers discussed key topics at a contentious hearing.
The move is a win for wireless providers, who have been pushing the NTIA on the issue.
State broadband offices should look to local organizations for digital equity efforts, panelists said.
Digital navigators spoke about their work at the Connect20 Summit in Washington.
The FCC also approved support for domestic abuse victims, inquiry on AI and robocalls and preventing cell phone scams.
Officials from broadband funding programs emphasized the important of non-deployment projects at the Connect20 Summit in Washington.
Unlike most states, South Carolina released both volume one and two together.
It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.
The new guidance allows performance bonds and takes other measures to include smaller providers.
A rural build required as part of the company's Time Warner Cable purchase was surprisingly profitable, Chris Winfrey said.
Network operators must submit a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to qualify for BEAD funding
Advocacy on high-cost thresholds could help fixed wireless providers get BEAD funds.
The group's policy heads said they are advocating to include unlicensed wireless.
Evan Feinman, speaking at the BEAD Implementation Summit, said the agency will also issue guidance on project auditing.
The open access model allows multiple ISPs to use the same infrastructure. That could benefit Gigapower.
The state plans to serve 20,000 locations with 100 * 100 Mbps broadband.
The next phase of broadband mapping is going to be very much state-driven, said panelists.
Experts said the waiver will make it more practical for BEAD projects to comply with Buy America rules.
Panel discussions will explore precursors to BEAD, private match funding, state broadband planning and more
Healthcare organizations are seeing telehealth as an opportunity to enhance connectivity with patients and improve healthcare outcomes.
Other programs can fund BEAD matching requirements.
Outlines subgrant processes and application scoring criteria.
State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.
Representatives asked industry leaders to communicate their deployment concerns.
The program can function as a gap filler for other federal funding.
Leaders asked that providers share fiber routes for cost modeling.
Buy America provisions are seeping into state and provider policies.
Coalitions can give small players more influence in the telecom space, said panelists at Fiber Connect.
More broadband investment will result in overbuilding of networks.
Manufacturer Nokia claimed its fiber-optic electronics equipment will meet Build America, Buy America rules.
The BEAD program allows providers to use funds to deploy workforce development strategies.
Fiber can connect city systems to make them more efficient.
The letter follows calls to drop the credit rule that it said could shut out smaller ISPs from funding.
The model allows states to test various inputs and visualize the implication of different cost thresholds.
The permitting council is working to streamline more broadband projects.