There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
Approving state BEAD plans that mandate affordable prices violates the law, they said.
Group who pushed for LOC changes are looking to ensure state contracts work well with performance bonds.
The new guidance allows performance bonds and takes other measures to include smaller providers.
The bills go to the full committee for votes.
House Committee members said they wanted to ensure that the NTIA is appropriately managing funds to support rural areas.
Expanding available alternatives to letters of credit will increase the availability of BEAD for small and minority-owned businesses.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
The $1.5 billion Innovation Fund should be used to promote global adoption, say commenters.
Alan Davidson asserted that marginalized communities are harmed disproportionately by privacy violations.
NTIA recommends states develop relationships with labor organizations.
The NTIA urged eligible entities to submit challenges to the FCC's broadband map by January 13, 2023.
'Community-anchor institutions have been and are the connective tissue that make delivering high-speed internet access possible,' he said.
NTIA's Evan Feinman spoke about what states need to keep in mind as they prepare for BEAD funds.
Agency leaders sign pact to formalize information-sharing on broadband deployment projects.
NTIA representatives to join FCC technology and security committees, FCC rep on spectrum committee
The infrastructure bill includes money to put toward building a technical workforce for the future of broadband.
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
The report notes need for separating broadband access data from other consumer stats.
The groups sent a letter emphasizing the need for internet access expansion ahead of Wednesday confirmation hearings.
The more detail, the better, NTIA officials said of program.
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