Memos, Resources
Memo: BEAD Funding Allocations Announced
June 27, 2023
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the state funding allocations for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program yesterday. Additional information is available in the Press Release. The funding is being distributed based on BEAD requirements and the number of unserved and underserved locations as determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
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BEAD: Summer 2023 Guidance
May 18, 2023
When will we know more regarding BEAD funds? How long until applications will open? What can providers DO right now? Nathan Weber, PE, answers these questions and more. To paraphrase: BEAD isn’t a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity – It’s more like a “ONCE” opportunity. Here’s his guidance on making the most of it. Pertinent timelines for BEAD... Continue Reading
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Whitepaper: Can Unlicensed Wireless Solve the Digital Divide?
April 10, 2023
Can unlicensed wireless solve the digital divide? A recent White Paper for the Fiber Broadband Association finds the answer is a resounding “No.” Written by Larry Thompson, PE, CEO of Vantage Point Solutions, the paper discusses the capabilities needed to meet broadband needs today and in the future and both the physics and economics of…
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Memo: $65 Billion for Broadband Deployment
November 16, 2021
$65 Billion Dollars for Broadband Deployment to Unserved and Underserved Areas On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (”IIJA” or “Infrastructure Bill”) was signed into law. The majority of the $65 Billion appropriated for broadband deployment will be administered through the newly formed Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (“BEAD”), which will…
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