The BEAD program is a huge opportunity to deliver #InternetForAll.

We must not waste it.

That's why we're joining hundreds of orgs and experts calling on @NTIAgov & @CommerceGov to offer alternatives to the letter of credit requirement.

Find out more: https://connect-humanity.shorthandstories.com/bead-letter-of-credit-alternatives/

High speed, reliable #broadband access is more important than ever for consumers and future innovation. This week, CCIA submitted comments to the @FCC in support of expanded use of the 12 GHz #spectrum bands to deliver #InternetForAll.

https://ccianet.org/news/2023/08/ccia-encourages-fcc-to-expand-use-of-12-ghz-spectrum-bands-to-bolster-americas-broadband-coverage/

Experts warn that if funding to replace unsafe Chinese #broadband equipment & infrastructure is stalled, efforts to connect America through @POTUS’s #BEAD program could be impacted. #InternetForAll

https://broadbandbreakfast.com/2023/08/lack-of-rip-and-replace-funding-could-spell-trouble-for-bead-progress-event-hears/

This coming week, state projects across the U.S. will continue the important work of making #InternetForAll a reality through @POTUS’s monumental #BEAD program.

Learn more about the program & what it means for the future of #broadband access in the U.S.: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/funding-programs/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program

#BidenHarrisAdmin Announces $930 Million to Expand & Strengthen America’s #HighSpeedInternet Networks as Part of the #InvestingInAmerica Agenda

#DigitalDivide #Access #InternetForAll #MiddleMile #infrastructure
https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2023/06/biden-harris-administration-announces-930-million-expand-and-strengthen

The White House, in coordination with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Commerce Department, has kicked off a major push to get more of the estimated 52 million eligible households across the nation to take advantage of the Affordable Connectivity Program

Enrollment is anemic, largely because of the all paperwork needed to enroll

Find out what's being done about it in my story here

#Internet #InternetForAll #DigitalEquity

https://communitynets.org/content/nationwide-push-address-acp-anemia

The State of Michigan is embarking upon a journey in partnership with the US Department of Commerce, NTIA to achieve universal access to high-speed internet service and digital equity in our state. Although the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide us the funding to achieve this objective, any goal this ambitious must begin with a robust plan. This is why I was pleased to join Garlin Gilchrist II, Barbara Cottam, Eric Frederick, Brian Singleton, Safa Saadi and others at Wayne County Community College District today to announce the Biden Administration's grant of $6.3M to facilitate the creation of this plan. This planning process will span several months and touch as many diverse Michiganders as possible. I'm confident that working together though this expansive collaboration we will finally be able to achieve #internetforall in Michigan. https://ntia.gov/press-release/2022/biden-harris-administration-awards-more-63-million-michigan-internet-all

🚨#NTIA has awarded more than $5.4 million in planning funds to D.C. for high-speed Internet & #DigitalEquity projects. I’m looking forward to working with the team in D.C. to get Washingtonians connected! #InternetForAll
📰: https://internet4all.gov/news-media/biden-harris-administration-awards-more-54-million-washington-dc-internet-all-planning

Yesterday, #NTIA announced Puerto Rico has been awarded over $5.7 million in funds to begin planning affordable, reliable high-speed Internet and digital equity projects. #InternetForAll #broadband #telecom
📰: https://www.internetforall.gov/news-media/biden-harris-administration-awards-more-57-million-puerto-rico-internet-all-planning

It’s #introduction time.

Hi, 👋🏽 my name is Gilbert. I’m originally from Northern #California, but I live in #WashingtonDC now. I work for NTIA on it’s #InternetForAll programs working to deliver #broadband #Internet to all people in America (but also interested in #cybersecurity & #privacy ). I love #cooking, #Dodgers baseball, #soccer, and #NotreDame football, #tech & #techpolicy and reading & #books. I’m a proud #PortlandPilot and have a master’s in #PublicPolicy from #CarnegieMellon.

It’s #introduction time. So…
Hi, 👋🏽 my name is Gilbert. I’m originally from Northern #California, but I live in #WashingtonDC now. I work for NTIA on it’s #InternetForAll programs working to deliver #broadband #Internet to all people in America (but also interested in #cybersecurity & #privacy ). I love #cooking, #Dodgers baseball, #soccer, and #NotreDame football, #tech & #techpolicy and reading & #books. I’m a proud #PortlandPilot and have a master’s in #PublicPolicy from #CarnegieMellon.