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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 28, 2025
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NTIA, Office of Public Affairs

NTIA Administrator Roth Joins Senator Capito in West Virginia to Highlight Progress in Broadband Expansion

White Sulphur Springs, WV – Today, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Arielle Roth joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), local stakeholders, and industry leaders for a roundtable discussion addressing current connectivity challenges in West Virginia and ongoing efforts to close broadband internet infrastructure gaps across the state.

"After years of delays by the Biden administration, NTIA is proud to be moving forward on the BEAD program and delivering the ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ for Americans,” said Administrator Roth. "It was an honor to join Senator Capito and local stakeholders to discuss the next stage of the program and NTIA’s commitment to closing connectivity gaps in West Virginia once and for all.”

“I was proud to welcome Administrator Arielle Roth to West Virginia today and give her the opportunity to share updates on the BEAD program with our partners in the state,” said Senator Capito. “Improving broadband access has long been a top priority of mine and it’s why I worked hard to secure key funding for West Virginia in BEAD. I believe this funding will be a game changer and get just about every West Virginian connected. I look forward to continuing to work with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Administrator Roth, and state leaders to bridge the digital divide in West Virginia.”

During today’s roundtable, Administrator Roth provided updates on the agency’s progress in expediting broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. In June, NTIA issued the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, which removed extralegal regulatory burdens and implemented critical reforms to lower costs, speed up deployment, and ensure all technology solutions are considered.  

Following its NTIA-required Benefit of the Bargain subgrantee selection round, West Virginia has released a Final Proposal that will bring broadband to 74,000 locations. While not yet approved, West Virginia’s plan implementing the Administration’s BEAD reforms has already resulted in savings of more than $320 million in the state as compared to the plan created under prior Biden administration rules.

For more information on the BEAD program, visit NTIA’s BroadbandUSA website.


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About the National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch agency that advises the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband internet access in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, advancing public safety communications, and ensuring that the internet remains an engine for innovation and economic growth.
 

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