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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…
First Funding Opportunity for the $1.25 Billion Digital Equity Act Competitive Program
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today the availability of nearly $1 billion to fund programs that ensure communities have…
By: Angela Thi Bennett and Maya C. James
Last month NTIA announced our first Capacity Award from the Digital Equity Act, which awarded approximately $9 million to Nevada to implement digital inclusion programs across the state.
As required by the Digital Equity Act, the $1.25…
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’…
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…
Rhode Island Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $108 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Rhode Island’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a…
Hawaii Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $149 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Hawaii’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone…
By Jill Springer, Senior Advisor, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, NTIA
High-speed Internet service connects and builds communities, accelerates economic progress, and enhances public service capabilities. Installing broadband infrastructure can be complex due to permitting…
Maryland Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $267 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Maryland’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of…
Indiana Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $868 Million
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Indiana’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of…