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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.
Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2.5 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri and Tennessee’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) announced today that it received 227 applications requesting more than $2.94 billion in funding to support wireless equipment innovation.
Three States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.6 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Montana, Oklahoma, and Vermont'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 – Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued policy recommendations embracing openness in artificial intelligence (AI) while calling for active monitoring of risks in powerful AI models.
NTIA’s Report on Dual-Use Foundation Models with Widely Available Model Weights recommends the U.S. government develop new capabilities to monitor for potential risks, but refrain from immediately restricting the wide availability of open model weights in the largest AI systems.
By: Sarah Bleau, Director of the Middle Mile Program, NTIA
Across six Internet for All grant programs, NTIA is already funding hundreds of individual projects, with hundreds more to come. A new type of data dashboard shows how the public can monitor the progress of construction and implementation related to projects in their area.
Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2 Billion
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New Mexico and Virginia’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Massachusetts Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $147 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Massachusetts' Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
One State and Two Territories Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $425 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Utah, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.
Recommendations advance the President’s Unity Agenda and underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the ongoing youth mental health crisis
Connecticut Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $144 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Connecticut’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.