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Today, NTIA is seeking public comment yet again on one of the most challenging aspects of the Internet for All initiative: projects serving the most expensive locations to connect.
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By: Samantha Claggett, Digital Equity Advisor, NTIA

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Guam Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $156 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Guam’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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New York Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $664 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New York’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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Wyoming Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $347 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Wyoming’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new report and dashboard today analyzing federal broadband investments in Fiscal Year 2022 (October 2021-September 2022) reported by federal agencies.  

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Wisconsin Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1 Billion

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Wisconsin’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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Arizona Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $993 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arizona's Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.

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By Kenneth R. Tilley, NTIA ITS Technical Writer, Editor, Videographer

Have you ever attended a virtual discussion ruined by poor audio quality?

You know the scenario: Unintelligible speech interrupts a class, virtual conference, online meeting, or telemedicine appointment. The result? Less material learned, less engagement, more confusion, and more time wasted.

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Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2.5 Billion

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri and Tennessee’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today that it received 227 applications requesting more than $2.94 billion in funding to support wireless equipment innovation.

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Three States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.6 Billion

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Montana, Oklahoma, and Vermont's Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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NTIA’s BABA requirements will affect a range of stakeholders who will be responsible for demonstrating compliance. Today’s announcement provides the additional clarity these stakeholders need in order to self-certify, comply, and report on the BABA requirements for the BEAD Program.
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued policy recommendations embracing openness in artificial intelligence (AI) while calling for active monitoring of risks in powerful AI models.

NTIA’s Report on Dual-Use Foundation Models with Widely Available Model Weights recommends the U.S. government develop new capabilities to monitor for potential risks, but refrain from immediately restricting the wide availability of open model weights in the largest AI systems.

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By: Sarah Bleau, Director of the Middle Mile Program, NTIA  

Across six Internet for All grant programs, NTIA is already funding hundreds of individual projects, with hundreds more to come. A new type of data dashboard shows how the public can monitor the progress of construction and implementation related to projects in their area.

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Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2 Billion

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New Mexico and Virginia’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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Massachusetts Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $147 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Massachusetts' Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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First Funding Opportunity for the $1.25 Billion Digital Equity Act Competitive Program

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By: Angela Thi Bennett and Maya C. James  

Last month NTIA announced our first Capacity Award from the Digital Equity Act, which awarded approximately $9 million to Nevada to implement digital inclusion programs across the state.  

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One State and Two Territories Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $425 Million

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Utah, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.  

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Recommendations advance the President’s Unity Agenda and underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the ongoing youth mental health crisis

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By: Philip Powell, NTIA’s Federal Program Officer for Arkansas and Oklahoma

As we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s crucial to recognize the achievements, contributions, and resilience of individuals with disabilities. This month serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect of our society, especially in the digital realm.