Experts suggested hiring consultancies and engaging in practice applications for projects.
In keynote luncheon fireside chat, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., raised concerns about some BEAD requirements.
Concerns include minimum cost per location thresholds and Build America requirements.
'A data-driven approach will encourage states to be more transparent, open and honest.’
We may miss a major opportunity to finally connect all areas of the country if we don’t leverage 5G FWA technology.
Proposed changes to regulations would lift program revenue restrictions for recipients of BEAD funds.
The group attributes surging costs to unforeseen post-COVID challenges
Nokia will continue to invest in American manufacturing in the coming years, said CEO.
The benefit would go beyond tribes to other high cost locations.
The manufacturing of the company’s fiber-optic broadband electronics products will start in 2024.
A strong fiber bias in broadband funding means that underserved communities remain at risk of being left behind.
Legislation to help close the rip and replace funding gap still awaits votes in Congress.
What’s next for BEAD implementation?
Rules can increase the burden on small providers.
The company said it was the best in industry for customer growth and is nationwide overall network leader in 5G networks.
In the battle over frequencies for low-earth orbit satellites, Amazon pointed to successful geostationary satellite orbit usage.
Preference will be given to applications that are cost effective.
States can customize the definition to fit specific needs.
AT&T expects fixed-wireless to be key player in BEAD funding.
Experts suggest partitioned spectrum and receiver innovation.
Verizon executives said the company is continuing to look into lead-clad cable concerns.
Updates increase speed requirements and facilitate coordination with BEAD and ACP programs.
Migrating into a full utility may take decades, but municipalities should be prepared.
‘If the U.S. doesn’t lead, China will.’
Capping the number of providers could solve price war problems, one telecom exec said.
NTIA is conducting research on improving efficiency of available spectrum.
The countries with the most affordable broadband were Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, and Finland.
It's unclear how BEAD funds will interact with state laws restricting municipal broadband projects.
Christine Hallquist, head of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, was previously CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative.
Satellite sharing on terrestrial spectrum is premature, said satellite and terrestrial providers.
The wireless association says 5G will add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million in new jobs over 10 years.
The groups are raising $25 million for connectivity in underserved areas along Appalachia.
Virginia is waiting for data on the number of unserved and underserved locations in the state.
5G is also helping carriers reach those on the wrong side of the digital divide.
'If you take economic security out of the national security equation, you damage national security.'
Bead will connect over 90 percent of all locations, both unserved and underserved, to high-speed internet.
A rehearing of the case means that the full court will reconsider the case and the previous ruling is vacated.
Cartesian predictions follow closely with BEAD allocation announcements on Monday.
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
’The industry needs to get off its speed fixation.'