National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration applauded the release of the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum-26-19, which will drastically improve the process for repurposing federal spectrum for 6G—a key initiative for NTIA as it conducts an unprecedented number of band studies to relocate federal spectrum for commercial use. OMB Memo-26-19 rescinds guidance that prevented NTIA and the Federal Communications Commission from running in parallel the wo

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration seeks feedback under the Paperwork Reduction Act on a set of questions for the November 2027 edition of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. This collection of questions is known as the NTIA Internet Use Survey and is also referred to as the CPS Computer and Internet Use Supplement.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provided new guidance to Eligible Entities (States, Territories, and the District of Columbia) regarding the next step in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program implementation.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved its last Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Final Proposal, completing approval of all 56 state and territorial BEAD Final Proposals—a major achievement in ensuring broadband availability across the country. The BEAD Program was established to ensure universal broadband availability across the United States and to serve as the final federal broadband deployment program.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a public notice on August 25 seeking public comment on the application forms it will use for a revived Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, the first public confirmation that work on the program's relaunch is underway. The notice opens a 60-day comment period under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with comments due October 26, 2026, and is a revision of an existing clearance (OMB Control Number 0660–0055) rather than a new one.

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and National Telecommunications and Information Administration Administrator Arielle Roth announced updates to NTIA’s political leadership team. Senior Advisor for Spectrum Patricia J. Paoletta has been elevated to Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, a strategic gain for U.S. spectrum leadership, particularly in advance of WRC-27. Additionally, Reagan Harrison joins NTIA as Senior Advisor.

On July 30, 2025, Arielle Roth was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and National Telecommunications and Information Administrator. Over the past year, NTIA has moved with urgency to deliver results for Americans: ensuring universal broadband availability, freeing spectrum for commercial innovation, advancing American technology leadership, strengthening public safety communications, and demanding greater accountability for taxpayers.

Congratulations to Adam Cassady on his confirmation as Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy. As the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Deputy Administrator, Adam was critical to many of the agency's most significant achievements in advancing America’s technology leadership and protecting our interests abroad. His experience makes him exceptionally well-suited to represent America’s strength on the world stage. It has been a genuine privilege to work alongside Adam.

The Trump Administration has cleared plans to study the 4.4 Gigahertz (GHz) band for full-power commercial licensed use, a key milestone in the Administration’s efforts to advance America’s 6G leadership.  With this final study package being notified to Congress, the Administration has cleared the last milestone to begin four simultaneous repurposing band studies—an unprecedented accomplishment.

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and National Telecommunications and Information Administrator Arielle Roth joined Chairman Tom Cole in the Chickasaw Nation near Ada, Oklahoma, to see firsthand how the Nation is using a range of broadband technologies and NTIA funding to connect its communities. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Roth toured a fixed wireless tower that delivers high-speed internet to Tribal residents, learned about the drilling equipment used to deploy fiber, and discussed how the Chickasaw Nation is incorporating satellite connectivity,