Despite being the eighth largest state geographically, Colorado has numerous densely populated locations such as the Denver/Boulder metro area, Colorado Springs to the south, and Fort Collins to the north, making deployment of internet service outside those metro regions a major obstacle. Colorado Broadband Director Has a Pragmatic Approach to BEAD According to Brandy Reitter, … Read more
In an era where connectivity is as vital as electricity, the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program stands as a beacon of hope for millions in unserved and underserved areas across the United States. With a promise to bridge the digital divide, BEAD’s approach to funding allocation reveals a landscape of disparity and strategic … Read more
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has taken significant steps to streamline environmental reviews for broadband projects. The NTIA has introduced 30 new categorical exclusions designed to simplify the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Categorical exclusions are specific categories of activities that the NTIA has determined do not significantly affect the environment individually … Read more
Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in funding amounts, as it will get $1.2 billion in BEAD rural broadband funding. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority executive director, Brandon Carson, recently spoke about BEAD and other initiatives to expand broadband access throughout the state. Pennsylvania is neither the first nor the last state to compete in … Read more