Funneling of infrastructure funds through states differs from Obama-era broadband programs.
The Federal Communications Commission has no excuse for why the agency finished with the same bad data it started with.
With infrastructure bill, there is no longer a shortage of funds for states to expand their broadband infrastructure, consultants said.
While NTIA will interpret grant funding under the law, it’s up to states to determine where to allocate money.
Attendees questioned how digital equity progress can be measured and how underserved populations are educated on technology use.
The Treasury Department has resolved all of the concerns that the Institute for Local Self Reliance identified in May.
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Shelley Moore Capito listed infrastructure fund disbursement among their foremost focuses for the coming year.
Treasury Department departed from its original proposed rule, granting recipients flexibility on broadband download and upload speeds.
Comments are due on February 4, 2022, focused on the infrastructure grants, middle-mile program, and digital equity planning grants.
The Fiber Broadband Association and the NTCA Rural Broadband Association said it will release the book before May 2022.
NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.
Minnesota's broadband office is concerned about federal compliance in the wake of new federal funding.
California also has 18 projects that are part of the state's $6-billion broadband investment under its California Comeback Plan.
Leaders addressed strategies and importance of private spending.
President Biden celebrated $65 billion for broadband deployment.
Former head of NTIA said it could cost $12 billion.
Over 400,000 locations across the U.S. will get broadband in this funding wave.
Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.
Raimondo said to expect relatively quick turnaround on broadband affordability and job creation, longer timeline on fiber buildouts.
Associations and public interest groups said there are still many Americans using only voice services.
Largest single federal investment ever in broadband will enable communities to invest in fiber as critical infrastructure, says industry group.
After a push by President Biden, House leaders allowed for a vote on the infrastructure legislation, with some GOP support.
The rules will give Capital Projects Fund applicants authority to decide what's 'affordable, reliable, and unserved.'
Tribal community leaders are concerned over the effectiveness of outreach methods the FCC uses to fund broadband in tribal libraries.
FCC said it disbursed an additional $269 million in the first round.
The more detail, the better, NTIA officials said of program.
Funds targeted towards internet providers in areas with poor digital access across 19 states.
The agency is reevaluating winning bids after asking providers to ensure census blocks aren't already served.
The agency said it hopes to better target areas in need of adequate connectivity.
Muninetworks.org has put together a handy overview of broadband programs - current and pending.
Even though the models are not yet mainstream, some experts praise them for their unique advantages.
The Broadband Communities Summit heard stories from coops, including the obstacles and keys to success.
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.
Broadband expansion can happen fast if grant money includes stipulations to share infrastructure, Jonathan Adelstein says.
Open access to middle mile infrastructure will help deliver services at the last mile, CETF says.
Counties see it as a way to increase competition and lower prices, while telecoms see money and quality problems.
Broadband money programs and a need for connectivity is driving capital into the space.
"Farm Fresh Broadband" explains the world of broadband policy and provides solutions to bridge the digital divide.
The FCC should hit the pause button on a current plan to zero out support for voice-only services.