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If you're waiting for your state's application, you'll be too late.

High-speed internet access has never seemed more essential than in the days of another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about broadband's impact in enabling benefits through expanded internet access.

Five key themes from 2021 that will have repercussions for next year's digital infrastructure plans

As the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act timeline becomes more real, more resources will help applicants get better educated.

The Indiana Broadband Office’s vision statement is to be “the one-stop shop for all things broadband," and to get all Hoosiers get connected to the Next Level.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration should prioritize school districts when setting up the Investment, Infrasructure, and Jobs Act's BEAD grant funding program.

Here's when to expect the NTIA's upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcement

Local governments have a historic opportunity to transform their communities with new broadband networks. Here's how to do it, from one of the most experienced builders in the country.

25 ISPs have notified ADECA of their intention to apply for grant funding

Four key themes you should look for in NTIA’s $42.5 Billion BEAD NOFO.

Here's what some key players told the Biden administration to do with the $42.5 billion in broadband funding

The Infrastructure, Investments and Jobs Act's BEAD notice of funding opportunity is likely to focus on states' efforts to solicit local communities' input.

Here are the nine steps that states and territories must take to land federal funding to bring broadband to everyone.

The National Telecommunication and Information Administration placed significant emphasis on ensuring that eligible entities engage in local coordination as part of their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program notice of funding opportunity that was released on Friday.

The challenge process allows a broadband service provider can contest an applicant’s initial proposal for broadband service.

Capacity, data and outreach are key to landing federal BEAD grants.

NTIA officials highlighted the importance of demonstrating how an individual project will align with the program’s goal to bring affordable, high-speed internet to all Americans.

Further details about Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, Digital Equity Fund, and Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure underscored.

NTIA's Alan Davidson says NOFO requires that grant recipients offer both low-cost service options and middle-class affordability plans.

In a webinar, NTIA says that the agency will provide a toolkit for states preparing their digital equity plans.

Although only $1 billion is available through middle mile grants, the program is on a fast timeline: Applications are due on September 30, 2022.

For the BEAD program, eligible entities include states and territories who receive funds. In turn, they are responsible to distribute them to subgrantees to carry out eligible activities.

The Digital Equity Act will invest $2.75 billion of federal funds. The webinar on June 2 focused on the first $60 million that states will use to develop a state digital equity plan.

How how funds would be divided among states was previously unclear.

New Hampshire's Department of Business and Economic Affairs is looking to connect unserved and underserved communities.

Experts at Fiber Connect 2022 spoke at a session on "Making a Compelling State Grant Application."

Colorado is racing ahead and soliciting input from local stakeholders and communities ahead of the NTIA's July 18 deadline for state submissions of letters of intent to apply for federal broadband funding

Internet service providers and government agencies seeking to form partnerships for broadband projects should be aware of these suggestions.

One of the largest winners in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse-auction has withdrawn from California projects, casting doubt on unserved areas in the state.

The Federal Communications Commission released new instruction for entities to submit mapping data.

The industry as a whole, including wireless and fiber providers, will benefit from the Commerce Department's broadband deployment under the bipartisan infrastructure law.

In its planning grant application to the NTIA, Ohio says it is determined to resolve its “widespread” connectivity issues.

The June 30, 2022, webinar provided step-by-step instructions for entities looking to apply for the Enabling Middle Mile Grant program.

Needed elements include executive summary, overview, Level of Need Narrative, government and community involvement section, and binding commitment to prioritize at least one of the program's objectives.

The Rasmuson Foundation's involvement will allow 100 percent of the state’s planning grant to go towards public outreach and stakeholder activities.

State broadband offices must submit their BEAD initial planning funds applications by August 15

America's gearing up to make its largest – and almost certainly last – investment in broadband. By default, most of that money is set to flow away from urban areas. Mayors can and should get their share to connect constituents.

Don't miss any of Maine's broadband grant key deadlines

The BEAD program director emphasized the NTIA's focus on working with local communities.

The FCC's new Fabric map is meant to more accurately target broadband grant awards, but will it?

The FCC has posted information pages and hosted webinars on the challenge process, but many stakeholders still struggle to understand exactly how they are expected to submit their data for review.

Established in established in August 2021, the office has focused on connectivity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions