Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson testifies on federal broadband funding before the Senate Commerce Committee. (U.S. Senate) States can use BEAD funding for more than fiber, NTIA administrator says NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson told House members that states can use federal broadband grants on more than just fiber networks. 3 days ago By Lindsay McKenzie
Kathy Grillo, senior vice president of public policy and government affairs at Verizon, speaks with NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson at Verizon’s 2023 State of Telecom Policy event in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2023. (Jeff Suggs Photography) NTIA chief says states have ‘homework assignments’ on broadband permitsĀ States must accelerate broadband construction permit processes before federal grant money arrives, NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson said. Mar 16, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) NTIA says every state has signed up for a piece of BEAD broadband funds Every state and U.S. territory has submitted a letter of intent for the $45 billion BEAD program contained in last year's infrastructure law. Jul 13, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson testifies on federal broadband funding before the Senate Commerce Committee. (U.S. Senate) Wait on FCC maps hangs over new broadband program NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson faced senators' questions on the infrastructure law's $45 billion broadband grant program. Jun 9, 2022 By Benjamin Freed