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NTIA Makes Substantial Modifications to BEAD Requirements

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The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a Policy Notice modifying and replacing certain requirements outlined in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment...more

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What’s New in Wireless - October 2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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BEAD Program: NTIA Issues Guidance for Demonstrating and Certifying Compliance with ‘Build America, Buy America’ (BABA)...

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WHAT: On July 30, 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued guidance on demonstrating compliance with the “Build America, Buy America” (BABA) domestic content requirements in...more

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FCC to Wind Down the Affordable Connectivity Program Unless Congress Acts Soon

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In an Order released by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) on January 11, 2024, the agency announced plans and guidance for winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program...more

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FCC Examines Increase in Minimum Broadband Speed Benchmark, Sets Future Gigabit-Speed Goal

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On November 1, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released the Seventeenth Notice of Inquiry (NOI) into the state of broadband availability to all Americans, as required by Section 706 of the...more

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State Broadband Funding Awards Announced; Another Step Toward Universal Broadband in the U.S.

In late June, the Biden administration took the widely anticipated step of announcing initial financial award amounts made under the auspices of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Broadband Equity, Access and...more

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White House and NTIA Announce BEAD Funding Allocations

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On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its funding allocations for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. All 50 states received...more

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Federal Communications Commission – Broadband Labeling Requirements

Late last year, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) released a Report and Order (the “Order”) promulgating new disclosure requirements for broadband providers in the form of a label to be visible...more

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FCC Takes Steps To Combat Digital Discrimination

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Equal access to high-quality, affordable broadband internet service has never been more critical, particularly as Americans increasingly rely on broadband for everything from work and education to healthcare and...more

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Tax Exemption for Federal Broadband Subsidies is the Next Big Step in Broadband Access for All

Universal broadband in the United States has evolved from an aspirational policy goal and now has become a robustly funded federal policy....more

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FCC Adopts New Broadband Nutrition Labels

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring broadband internet service providers (ISPs) to display labels that enable consumers to easily compare broadband service offerings. The labels, which...more

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“Internet for All” Notice of Funding Opportunity Released: Key Elements of NTIA’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Development...

Consistent with its implementation obligations under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an agency within the Department of Commerce...more

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Internet For All! – NTIA Releases Notices of Funding Opportunities for Broadband Infrastructure Programs

Interested parties should review each program’s requirements and the application-related information provided by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. BEAD program – Interested parties should...more

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The Many Layered Flavors of Broadband – The FCC’s Proposed Broadband “Nutrition Labels”

In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act). This legislation directed the FCC to propose regulations that track a 2016 Public Notice where the FCC—implementing...more

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Key Tribal Takeaways from the FCC's Final Rule Governing the Affordable Connectivity Program

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Final Rule on Feb. 14, 2022, governing the Affordable Connectivity Fund (ACF), formerly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB), a new long-term program...more

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[Webinar] Show Me the Money: How the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Benefit Public Projects - February 24th, 11:00 am...

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, hailed by the White House as a “once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness,” became law on November 15, 2021. This new $1.2 trillion policy...more

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Wireless Roundup (February 2022)

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Key Wireless Deadlines- NTIA Seeks Comment on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requests comment on its implementation of three of...more

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$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Legislation Provides Funding and NEPA Streamlining for Key Environmental and Infrastructure Projects

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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure legislation package, more commonly referred to as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA or Act). The 2,700+-page Act has been...more

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NTIA Issues a Request for Comment on Broadband Funding Programs

This request for comment is the first formal step for NTIA to establish rules for distributing more than $48 billion in broadband funding contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. NTIA is seeking comments...more

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ALERT: NTIA Seeks Public Comment on Implementation of Upcoming Broadband Grant Programs

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) commenced a public comment period for interested parties to submit comments on the development and implementation of three...more

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NTIA Issues Request for Comment on Broadband Programs Authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Worth Over $46...

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On January 7, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Request for Comment (RFC) on the implementation of three broadband programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and...more

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