FCC Extends Rip and Replace Program Deadlines
Headline: The FCC has granted extensions to telecommunications carriers involved in the rip and replace program for removing compromised equipment.Article: The program, which addresses national security concerns by replacing Huawei […]
U.S. Navy Signs $70 Million Starlink Contract
Headline: SpaceX’s Starlink has entered into a unique $70 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.Article: The deal, under SpaceX’s Starshield line, offers global subscription services with customized terms […]
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Launches
Headline: The NTIA has announced $1.25 billion in grants to support digital inclusion efforts, focusing on underserved populations and rural communities across the U.S.Article: This funding, part of the Digital […]
BEAD Program Continues to Close Broadband Gaps
Headline: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has made $20 billion available for states to expand high-speed internet access to unserved locations.Article: As of September 2024, 48 states […]
Making Good on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) continues to deliver significant economic benefits, with $454 billion in federal funds allocated to over 56,000 projects nationwide. These investments cover a wide array of […]
$1 Billion Digital Equity Program Launched
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program aims to ensure all Americans, particularly underserved communities, have access to affordable, high-speed internet. This initiative is part of the Biden administration’s “Internet for […]
Middle Mile Broadband Grants Finalized
The Biden-Harris administration announced the finalization of nearly $50 million in grants for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. The projects funded under this program aim to build regional […]