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6 days ago

BEAD: Who Controls Non-Deployment Funds?

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program deployment effort is coming in far under budget. At the highest level, that's a good thing. But good things don't come without their own complexities. In this case, a political battle could evolve over who controls the remaining BEAD funds. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick suggesting that states keep the excess funds and spend them on state-led AI-related programs.
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fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
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The BEAD Changes Are Here: Tech-Neutrality Touted as "Benefit of the Bargain"

NTIA's new BEAD broadband funding rules remove fiber preference and establish equitable evaluation criteria.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Online Community Development

Missouri Delays Award Announcements Pending BEAD Changes

Missouri could preliminarily award funding for 150,712 broadband locations pending federal guidance.
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4 months ago

NTIA Extends BEAD Final Proposal Deadlines 90 Days

The NTIA has extended Final Proposal deadlines for the BEAD Program to improve efficiency and implement changes.
The FCC is considering significant shifts in the BEAD program to enhance broadband access.
Eligible Entities will now have more time to adapt to forthcoming programmatic improvements.
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