What the Maine Broadband Office Told Us About NTIA Tweaks to BEAD Awards List
Maine's revised BEAD award recommendations total about $48.4 million, largely unchanged despite NTIA excluding some locations and querying two higher per-location awards.
California Assembly member Tasha Boerner shelved a bill mandating affordable internet for low-income residents due to recent changes in the BEAD program.
Ted Cruz bill: States that regulate AI will be cut out of $42B broadband fund
The Trump administration is investing in cheaper broadband infrastructure, prioritizing a tech-neutral approach, while dismissing the advantages of fiber-based networks.
Bolton emphasized the importance of fiber over low Earth orbit satellite solutions, stating states have waited too long due to delays in funding and decisions.
