Experts Say $21 Billion Remaining BEAD Funds at Risk of Going Unused
Industry leaders push for faster distribution to avoid defaults, delays, and efforts to close the digital divide
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New Mexico urges release of $293 million in BEAD funds
State urges release of $293 million in broadband funds
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Anticipatory governance of digital platforms: An analysis based on the UK's online safety act
While the OSA's anticipatory mechanisms represent significant institutional innovation, their effectiveness is contingent upon navigating a complex set of structural factors
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Fiber suppliers pledge support for BEAD deployments—but can they deliver?
Corning, Nokia and other suppliers emphasize BEAD program readiness amid ongoing supply chain concerns
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Brightspeed Fiber Build Hits 75% Milestone in South Carolina, Reaching 47,000+ Locations
Brightspeed fiber build hits 75 percent milestone in South Carolina, reaching 47,000+ locations
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Alaska Communications Expands High-Speed Broadband Network in Alaska with Support from NTIA BEAD Grant
Alaska Communications expands high-speed broadband network in Alaska with support from NTIA BEAD grant
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From Vision to Closing: How Kendall County's $46 Million Deal Validated the P3 Broadband Playbook
Two years after publishing the definitive guide on P3 broadband structures, Pivot-Tech delivers a landmark financing deal that proves the model works
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Broadband Community Profile: Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff’s story is a practical blueprint for other municipalities weighing their broadband options
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Congress considers blowing up internet law
“Section 230 is not one of the Ten Commandments.“
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Under President Trump, the government’s watchdogs are losing their independence
President Donald Trump has spent the past year nominating several new inspectors general with partisan backgrounds
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Sen Blackburn Releases Discussion Draft of National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
TRUMP AMERICA AI Act Would Unleash AI Innovation While Protecting Children, Creators, Conservatives, and Communities from Harm
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Brendan Carr and the TikTok Dodge
The FCC chief aims at networks few watch, while Trump gives the Chinese site a break.
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