The Texas Comptroller’s office has opened applications for a $3.8 billion fund combining federal BEAD and state TMAP resources to deliver high-speed internet to more than 245,000 unserved and underserved homes, businesses, and schools by August 2025.
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Frustration only continues to grow in rural Louisiana as a result of BEAD delays, as evidenced by the latest plea for action from Caleb Etheridge, the founder and CEO of EPC.
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Seemingly arbitrary decisions and reviews with seemingly pre-determined outcomes left Evan Feinman’s staff ‘constantly concerned,’ the former director of BEAD explained on Beyond the Cable.
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Changes have been coming fast and furious during the first days of Donald Trump’s presidential administration, and the FCC has been far from immune.
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The picture of how a second term for President-elect Donald Trump will impact telecommunications is becoming clearer. With the nomination of Brendan Carr as chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a change of course at the FCC has been signaled.
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Two Lumen representatives joined Beyond the Cable to discuss challenges that make California’s middle-mile build unique and how the state is doing their part assist with timely network builds.
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California is aggressively attacking the digital divide with investment and a belief in broadband. Here’s why that matters.
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Broadband Communities Summit West, the newest addition to the Total Telecom events portfolio, has taken on an increased significance following the approval of California’s initial BEAD proposal.
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The FCC has announced the launch of a new Mobile Speed Test app with the intention to make the process of challenging provider-reported coverage maps easier
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At Connected America 2024, we met with Rick Cimerman, VP, External & State Affairs Lead at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, to discuss the pivotal role of federal funding in advancing broadband connectivity across the United States
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The NTIA has formally launched the related waiver process, saying it expects 90% of the BEAD programme’s $42 billion in funding can still be spent on US-made products.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has sent a letter to Congressional leaders confirming that the Affordable Connectivity Programme (ACP) will run out of funding in April without congressional intervention.
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News A group of 16 House Republicans have signed a letter demanding answers following the...
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the authorisation of $18.28 billion to be paid to carriers to help them expand broadband access in rural America via the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (Enhanced A-CAM).
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News The company say move will create up to 300 ‘high quality, good paying jobs’, which will be...
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News The telco is the first company to announce domestic production of fibre products for use in...
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News A new report from think the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) suggests...
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FWA provider advocates mixed technologies to ensure BEAD programs serve more families with fast, reliable broadband at much lower cost and on shorter timelines.
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