The NTIA has acknowledged a clear preference for fiber in its bipartisan infrastructure deployment effort.
Reverse auctions would stretch funding further.
House Committee members said they wanted to ensure that the NTIA is appropriately managing funds to support rural areas.
We know little about how California and other states plan to distribute the money under the opaque arrangement.
The GAO report identified 25 different broadband-focused funding programs, but some lawmakers argued that all are important.
The BEAD program will prioritize fiber deployments, agree experts.
Rosenworcel said the FCC has the authority to extend removal deadline by six months.
Some industry leaders are concerned that NTIA BEAD requirements make workforce hiring harder.
The NTIA’s resources for funding applications help state broadband officers manage their their BEAD programs.
States should consider issuing bonds to fund broadband projects, panel hears.
Director of RUS called for more flexibility in how it administers federal funds.
Financial requirements for broadband grant applications include audited financials and letter of credit requirements.
'We aren’t doing the blanket waivers of the past,' said Kevin Gallagher, a top Commerce Department Official.
In a Fiber Broadband Association webinar, consultants, mappers and ISPs said states must verify broadband coverage.
The company said it has received just $360,000 out of the $16 million requested.
The funding is through Connect Maryland, part of the state's Department of Housing and Community Development.
The Treasury announced a proposal to revise broadband grant compliance obligations Tuesday.
As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.
While waiting for grant funding, state broadband leaders should work to engage and educate local communities.
Federal funding program prepares communities for economic turmoil.
Fiber, coax and fixed wireless network plans dependent on BEAD funding demand scrutiny.
Department of Treasury is working to provide guidance for providers on how to grow their business.
The bar ‘is not impossibly high, but it is high,' Alan Davidson said.
The Affordable Connectivity Program running out of money could potentially put smaller providers in a difficult spot.
Awardees of NTIA’s BIP recommend hiring third-party technical consultants.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema praised the program for 'delivering real solutions to Arizonans.'
The FCC is proposing to include in E-Rate tribal colleges that separately function as public libraries.
Prioritizing fiber builds will increase cost and deployment time, says WISPA report.
The NTIA's comments came after President Biden said fiber optics should be made in America.
President links longstanding provision of federal law, strengthened in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to 'fiber optic cables'
Agency officials outlined helpful material for states looking to develop digital equity plans.
Time is running out to have cities' voices heard at state broadband roundtables.
Several documents will improve application competitiveness, said Paul Garnett of Vernonburg Group.
Alan Davidson asserted that marginalized communities are harmed disproportionately by privacy violations.
State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.
State allocations of BEAD funding will likely be announced by June 2023.
One of the biggest challenges in creating training programs is finding experienced trainers to lead them.
The states will use their funding through the Capital Projects Fund to connect more than 180,000 homes and businesses.
'This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.'
CoBank also mentions that Space X and T-Mobile will begin testing a satellite service by the end of 2023.