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News by Topic: Broadband

Jun 10, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and Minnesota Department of Human Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by July 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 6, 2025 - Policy notice announcing modifications and changes to requirements outlined in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program notice of funding opportunity that are effective immediately. Shares a template letter for awardees who are required to submit a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within 30 calendar days requesting an initial proposal correction to incorporate the new guidance and terms of this policy notice into their original proposals. BEAD was established by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to provide funding to states and territories for the planning, development, mapping, and adoption of high-speed broadband access.
Source: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
May 28, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by June 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 20, 2025 - Notice from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announcing a public meeting of the FirstNet Authority Board and Board Committees on June 2, 2025, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Agenda items are being finalized and will be published on the FirstNet Authority website. Public attendance will be available online only.
Source: Federal Register