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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 06, 2025News Media ContactNTIA, Office of Public AffairsNTIA Issues Policy Notice that Reverses Errors of Prior Administration and Puts BEAD on Path to SuccessWASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 5, 2025Office of Public Affairs | [email protected]“In 2021, Congress created the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand Americans’ access to high-speed internet. But, years later, because of the prior Administration’s woke…
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January 16, 2025
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Nevada Can Proceed Toward Network Construction That Will Connect All Remaining Homes and Small Businesses to Affordable High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2025News Media ContactNTIA, Office of Public AffairsWASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $162 million to four Tribal entities to expand high-speed…
Dr. Dominique Harrison, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives
Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement
Connecting every resident to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service requires a strong telecommunications workforce. Creating a talent pipeline…
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January 14, 2025
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Delaware Can Proceed Toward Network Construction That Will Connect All Remaining Homes and Small Businesses to Affordable High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National…
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January 13, 2025
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Louisiana Can Proceed Toward Network Construction That Will Connect All Remaining Homes and Small Businesses to Affordable High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON –The Department of Commerce’s National…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 10, 2025News Media ContactNTIA, Office of Public AffairsWASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today it has awarded nearly $18 million to seven Tribal entities to expand high-speed…
Today, NTIA released guidance to clarify how states can use broadband funding to deploy technologies like Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite and unlicensed fixed wireless. The final Alternative Broadband Technology Policy Notice provides states and territories with additional guidance on issuing…
As of last week, the federal government has obligated all $42.45 billion in BEAD funding to states and territories (the “Eligible Entities”). This means that, subject to the terms and conditions of their awards, Eligible Entities can access their BEAD allocation to connect every resident to…