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North Carolina Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.5 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved North Carolina’s Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
By: Shirley “Mel” Reyes Moret, Federal Program Officer, Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Arkansas Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arkansas’ Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Four States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2.9 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Carolina’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Nebraska Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $405 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Nebraska’s Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
NTIA awarded Phoenix College more than $4.25 million from the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to improve high-speed Internet service capacity and workforce development training. This funding also enabled Phoenix College to purchase devices and software, create paid internships within the college’s Information Technology Department, and revise programs within their new Bachelor of IT program, among other changes and improvements.
Two States and One Territory Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $750 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Idaho, North Dakota and American Samoa’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative is delivering on its promise to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service by 2030. Since the President took office, more than 2.4 million previously unserved homes and small businesses have been connected to high-speed Internet service.
By Rafi Goldberg, Senior Policy Advisor, Digital Equity
Today, we’re excited to announce Local Estimates of Internet Adoption (Project LEIA), a new project to improve our understanding of the digital divide at a local level.
Improved and more timely estimates of Internet adoption in counties and other communities will lead to better tracking of our progress toward digital equity and fuel important research and policy development efforts.
By: Karen Hanson, Director of Interagency Coordination, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
As projects from the Biden-Harris administration’s Internet for All initiative connect people to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service around the country, coordinating across the federal government is crucial to maximize taxpayer dollars and ensure no one is left behind.
New Jersey Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $263 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New Jersey’s Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
By: Robert Cannon, Senior Telecommunications Policy Analyst
On September 3, 2024, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released the Roadmap to Enhancing Internet Routing Security report. The report recommends actions the federal government and all Internet networks should take to advance routing security.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today launched an inquiry into how federal policy can support the growth of U.S. data centers to meet the coming demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.4 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Mississippi and South Dakota’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
HOLLY, MI – Today, Vecima announced that their first American-made broadband electronics for use in anticipated Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program networks are now available.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson traveled to Holly, MI to see the new electronic equipment and meet with local workers.
The following statement is attributable to Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson:
Michigan Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.5 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Michigan’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Guam Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $156 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Guam’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
New York Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $664 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New York’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Wyoming Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $347 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Wyoming’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new report and dashboard today analyzing federal broadband investments in Fiscal Year 2022 (October 2021-September 2022) reported by federal agencies.
Wisconsin Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Wisconsin’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Arizona Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $993 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arizona's Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
By Kenneth R. Tilley, NTIA ITS Technical Writer, Editor, Videographer
Have you ever attended a virtual discussion ruined by poor audio quality?
You know the scenario: Unintelligible speech interrupts a class, virtual conference, online meeting, or telemedicine appointment. The result? Less material learned, less engagement, more confusion, and more time wasted.