NTIA has approved Kansas, Nevada and West Virginia’s Initial Proposals for the BEAD Program.
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NTIA Releases BEAD Program’s State Funding Allocations
NTIA has released the BEAD Program’s funding allocations to all U.S states and territories.
News Update: Internet for All initiative –Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Federal Broadband Funding Programs
A news update on the Biden-Harris Administration’s $45 billion Internet for All initiative, which is comprised of the three broadband funding programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Proposed Bill Would Prevent Taxation Of BEAD And Other Broadband Grants
The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, if passed, would exclude certain broadband grants from taxable gross income.
NTIA Requests Public Comment On Waiver Of Buy America Provisions For Middle Mile Grant Program – Comments Due October 3rd
NTIA is seeking public comment on a proposed limited waiver of the Infrastructure Act’s “Buy America” provisions for recipients of grants under NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Program. Comments are due October 3, 2022.
Internet for All initiative – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Federal Broadband Funding Programs – News Update
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the launch of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $45 billion Internet for All initiative, which is comprised of the three broadband funding programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition Requests Pubic Interest Waiver Of Infrastructure Act’s Buy America Provisions
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition has asked the Department of Commerce to issue a public interest waiver of the Infrastructure Act’s “Build America, Buy America” requirements for broadband network equipment and consumer devices.
NTIA Releases Proposed Service Areas Of Broadband Infrastructure Program Applications – Providers May Submit Challenges By October 19th
NTIA has released the proposed service areas of all applications for funding through NTIA’s Broadband Infrastructure Program. Broadband service providers have 15 days to submit challenges to any of the proposed service areas.
Federal Broadband Funding - News Update
An update on news about Federal funding for broadband deployment.
House Appropriations Committee Tells FCC To Modernize USF Contributions; Approves $800 Million For USDA ReConnect Program
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations has approved a budget for the FCC and funding for the USDA ReConnect Broadband Program.