A milestone moment for the nearly 8.5M homes & small businesses across 🇺🇸 who lack Internet access!
Every state and territory in America now know how much 💰 they’ll need to connect everyone to affordable, reliable, high-speed
#InternetForAll
.
📖More⬇️
✅ Every state.
✅ Every territory.
✅
#DigitalEquity
AND Broadband Equity, Access + Deployment.
We're proud to announce that everyone is signed on for the two core components of
#InternetForAll
.
ICYMI: This week
@VP
announced >$175M of NTIA's CMC grants to 61 minority serving schools!
“These investments will be transformative because we know that when we connect folks with high-speed internet, we connect them with opportunity,” said
@VP
Harris.
🚨 BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FUNDING! 🚨
Special Representative for Broadband
@AndyBerke
just announced that Louisiana is the first state to receive planning funds from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative.
NEW:
@SecRaimondo
just announced NTIA is seeking input on how to structure nearly $2.7 billion in Digital Equity Act grant programs to close the digital divide by equipping everyone in America with the digital skills and devices they need to thrive online!
WATCH 👇
With today's
#InternetForAll
announcement,
@NTIAGov
+
@CommerceGov
will close the digital divide and connect everyone, including communities of color, low-income communities, Tribes, rural communities and older Americans, by investing billions in new initiatives.
BREAKING: 100% of states and territories have submitted applications for planning funds under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program! More here:
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests billions to deliver affordable, reliable high-speed internet to every corner of America.
Today, we’re taking the next steps to deliver
#InternetForAll
to the American people.
"
#InternetforAll
will...help connect those who have felt alone, just like me, to the beautiful world around them." -
@Ltpietrzak
This
#PrideMonth
,
@NTIAgov
celebrates all the ways that inclusivity & connection make us stronger.
NEWS 📰: All 56 states and territories have submitted their BEAD Initial Proposal! Next, they will decide where they will spend their allocated funds to improve high-speed Internet access.
#InternetforAll
Today the
@WhiteHouse
& NTIA announced the National Spectrum Strategy, which identifies over 2,700 megahertz of airwaves to study for innovative new uses by private sector groups and federal agencies.
Today, NTIA announced that 34 states and territories have “Signed On” to participate in the Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative.
Find out more:
Team
@NTIAgov
visited
@WhiteHouse
today to talk about how we're building the workforce of the future with
#InternetForAll
- and we learned how to splice some fiber along the way!
#NEWS
: Today NTIA is releasing its interactive broadband map to help members of the public better understand the connectivity challenges throughout the nation.
NEWS: We're awarding 23 new grants totaling over $600 million to connect Tribal communities.
It's a major milestone for
#InternetForAll
: more than $1 billion in total funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
ANNOUNCEMENT: "Today, we are releasing a request for comment on how we can increase our vigilance at the intersection of privacy and civil rights."
-
@DavidsonNTIA
at
@GeorgetownLaw
&
@GeorgetownCPT
event.
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our Tribal Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Team is sharing thoughts on what the work they do here
@NTIAgov
means to them. Thread:
This week, we hosted our Tribal Broadband Leaders Network Summit in Chandler, AZ!
We're working hard with Tribal communities to bring affordable, reliable, high-speed
#InternetForAll
and close the digital divide on Tribal lands – together.
BIG news!
@AndyBerke
joined
@GovMLG
and
@SenatorLujan
today to celebrate $146 million to expand high-speed Internet access on Tribal lands in
#NM
. These grants will bring new economic & educational opportunities while helping Tribes to preserve culture & traditions.
History is made.
Congratulations to
@NTIAgov
alum
@ITUBDTDirector
on becoming the first woman elected to the SG's role in the 157-year history of
@ITU
. Together we can connect the world.
This is Justice. He’s an aspiring tech policy attorney on the
#InternetForAll
team here at NTIA.
He's one of dozens of NTIA &
@CommerceGov
staff & leadership making calls to 3,000+ ISPs in support of
@FCC
's Broadband Data Collection efforts (deadline 9/1).
TODAY: NTIA announced the first grants from the Wireless Innovation Fund, funded by the CHIPS and Science Act. These grants will fund open, interoperable network research and testing projects
@Northeastern
@nyuniversity
and
@deepsignl
Read more:
We'll say it again:
#InternetForAll
is creating jobs right here in America.
Companies are announcing expansions. They're re-shoring operations. And they're hiring American workers for high-skill, family-sustaining jobs right here at home.
See more:
My Administration is making “Buy American” a reality rather than a shallow promise.
We’re supporting more American-based companies, putting Americans in union jobs, strengthening American manufacturing, and tackling the climate crisis.
With over half a billion dollars of investment in Tribal communities in the past month alone, our Tribal team
@NTIAgov
is working closely with senior
@WhiteHouse
staff to ensure that no one living on Tribal lands is left behind!
Thanks for visiting our Broadband Academy.
NTIA congratulates
@JRosenworcel
on her historic designation as
@FCC
Chairwoman. We look forward to continuing our work together on closing the digital divide, enabling advanced communications and more.
It's yet another big week for states jumpstarting their
#InternetForAll
efforts. A rundown of the states receiving Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds from the Biden-Harris Administration 🧵
"No one is getting left behind anymore, not a single American."
-
@SecRaimondo
to the
@NTIAgov
FPO team at Broadband Academy. We're ready to work with states to complete the work of
#InternetForAll
!
The U.S. is proud to support Doreen Bogdan-Martin for
@ITU
Secretary General, and we reiterated that support today before the ITU Council. She is a tried and tested leader with a passion for connecting everyone in the global community to ICTs.
#Doreen4SG
NTIA’s
@DavidsonNTIA
joined
@Dishwireless
executives, including Charlie Ergen, and the company’s Open RAN partners at a 5G cell site to announce the latest round of Innovation Fund awards
It's
#DIW22
- Digital Inclusion Week!
This week, we'll be sharing reflections on where we are & where we have to go to achieve
#digitalequityNOW
. First up: NTIA's first-ever Digital Equity Director,
@AngieThiBennett
.
Sure,
@CommerceGov
's Kevin Gallagher might tell a 'groaner' or two, but when it comes to
#InternetForAll
, this corny joke is right on the money: BEAD without E (for equity) is just bad!"
Announcing the Tribal Broadband Leaders Network! Bringing Tribal leaders together, we can ensure that no one is left out & no one is left behind when it comes to
#InternetForAll
.
Big day for
#InternetForAll
! The
@FCC
's draft National Broadband Map is live, launching a process to help us better identify locations needing affordable, reliable Internet service before delivering major investments in 2023.
Statement from
@DavidsonNTIA
:
NEW:
@NTIAgov
is awarding >$51m in grants under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) to support high-speed internet connectivity in Alaska Native communities.
NEW: Today NTIA announced more than $930 million to expand and strengthen America’s high-speed Internet networks across 35 states and Puerto Rico!
See details on today's grants👇
UPDATED: with six days left to submit applications for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, 54 out of 56 states and territories have signed on for
#InternetForAll
.
Since
@POTUS
announced our $42B investment in high-speed Internet access,
@CommerceGov
representatives, elected officials, and our team have traveled across 🇺🇸 to engage with local stakeholders and celebrate this historic investment.
If you'll *permit* us to say it...
Deploying affordable high-speed Internet often requires permits from federal, state, Tribal and local governments. That's why we're releasing new Technical Assistance to assist eligible entities with permitting. Some resources 🧵
NTIA's
@DavidsonNTIA
joined
@SecRaimondo
’s meeting with
@ITUSecGen
Doreen Bogdan-Martin today to discuss efforts to connect the unconnected both in the United States and around the world.
It's not just about connectivity -
#DigitalEquity
is about access to the skills and devices we need to make the most of that connectivity. Thanks for hosting
@AngieThiBennett
to see the impact devices can have,
@PHXHousing
!
Loved having Angela Thi Bennett
@NTIAgov
, visit our Aeroterra EnVision Center talking digital equity and inclusion efforts being made nationally. Residents shared with her how receiving free tablets from
@PHXHousing
has positively impacted their lives.
#digitalequity
🚨🚨$175 MILLION of FUNDING AWARDS!🚨🚨
Today in
#SC
,
@VP
announced >$175 million in funding to 61 minority-serving higher ed. institutions in 33 states & territories. Funds will provide training, devices & service for
#InternetForAll
.
More:
🚨🚨NEWS🚨🚨
It's another massive day for
#InternetForAll
as we continue working to get America connected. Several states are receiving funds to kickstart their efforts. 🧵
BREAKING: *ALL* 50 states + DC + Puerto Rico have received planning funds to start the work of closing the digital divide in America and making
#InternetForAll
a reality.
Another major milestone for this initiative as we close the book on 2022.
Today marks the launch of the BEAD Initial Proposal Progress Dashboard. Now you can track each state & territory’s progress towards the December 27 deadline. Explore the key milestones and see how your region is doing on delivering
#InternetForAll
:
More pins in this map = more good-paying American jobs.
@Ciena
just announced new investments in BEAD-compliant U.S. manufacturing that will create jobs here at home.
📢 Funding Opportunity: The Biden-Harris Administration is making an additional $980 million available to connect everyone on Tribal lands.
Tribes and eligible entities should apply by Jan. 23, 2024.
Learn more:
🚨🚨NEW AWARDS🚨🚨
We're announcing more than $33.5 million in grants to expand community technology hubs, upgrade classroom technology, and increase digital literacy skills at 12 minority serving colleges and universities in 10 states!
Learn more here:
Bipartisan leaders from states across the country led the way in moving
#InternetForAll
forward in 2022.
Throughout the final week of the year, we'll be sharing their reflections on what this initiative means for their communities.
This Holiday Season, the North Pole recruited NTIA’s Office of Spectrum Management to answer a serious question: on what frequency bands does Santa’s sleigh rely on for his trip around the world? Our spectrum experts explain their findings below 🧵:
In honor of NTIA’s 45th birthday this year, today begins
#45DaysofNTIA
!
Stay glued to our feed for fun facts about NTIA highlighting the best of the past, present, and future of the agency.
NEW: Today
@FCC
released version 2 of its National Broadband Map, an important step in the journey towards
#InternetForAll
.
Read our blog to learn more:
The Internet is a wonderful resource for kids to further their education and connect with friends & family. But with any tool comes risk. We’re launching a RFC to identify ways to protect the mental health, safety, and privacy of minors online. Read more:
We've launched our updated Federal Broadband Funding Guide to provide applicants for federal broadband funds with a one-stop-shop of resources to guide them along in the process. Take a look here:
Natural disasters like
#HurricaneIan
put public safety communications to the test. Learn how
@FirstNet
, the public safety broadband network, helped first responders stay connected & protected communities during the hurricane and in its aftermath:
Our leadership was proud to join with
@FirstNetGov
to present the 2022 Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safely Broadband Communications Award to John Stevens of the
@NH_DeptSafety
at the Board meeting this morning.
During the
@WhiteHouse
Tribal Nations Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $73 million in funding for high-speed Internet grants for those living on Tribal lands. Read more:
Excited to announce the publication of the first round of deliverables on Software Bill of Materials. Congrats to all from the
#security
and SW community around the world who helped define what an
#SBOM
is and how they can be used.
We're adding $1 *billion* from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund additional Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) projects as part of
#InternetForAll
! Read more:
#NEWS
: Today we launched the National Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan, a public roadmap for studying 2,786 megahertz of spectrum for potential new uses in the public and private sector👉
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses in the U.S. don’t have access to high-speed broadband service, according to recent data from the FCC.
Now, the federal government is working to bridge the digital divide: “It’s a necessity.”
The AI Executive Order will ensure a coordinated, government-wide approach to advance safe, secure and trustworthy AI. Several agencies – including NTIA – will support this work to ensure the U.S. continues to be an AI leader in all respects.
“The main reason I needed the Internet is to go to school. Obtaining an education is very important – people need to be informed.”
– Gabriel Tahy of the Navajo Nation who’s re-enrolled at
@CollegeDine
thanks to
#InternetForAll
funds!
Read his story here:
"BEAD without E is just bad!"
Senior Advisor for Broadband and Upskilling Kevin Gallagher explains why equity is at the heart of the Biden-Harris Administration's
#InternetForAll
initiatives
@POLITICOLive
yesterday. Watch the full conversation here:
Hi all! it’s Michell Morton, Deputy Director of Digital Equity
@NTIAgov
.
For the last day of
#WHM2023
, I’m taking over NTIA’s Twitter account to share a bit about me and the incredible women at NTIA who ensure our
#InternetForAll
programs uplift everyone, including women!
Connectivity isn't just about jobs and economic growth - it's about allowing everyone, everywhere to be their full, authentic selves no matter who they are.
NTIA wishes you a wonderful
#Pride2022
!
#DigitalInclusion
is more than a month-long movement, it’s a commitment to connecting every American to the digital economy. Check out our recap of the first ever Digital Inclusion month below:
This morning
@Ltpietrzak
participated in “The Future of Internet for All” fireside chat at the
@NextCentCit
Bipartisan Tech 2024 event, where he highlighted NTIA’s
#InternetforAll
initiatives.
We're on the road in
#Ohio
visiting rural communities whose lives have been changed by high-speed internet access - some of the exact communities we'll reach with the
#DigitalEquity
initiative. Hear their stories:
In its 153-year history, the
@ITU
has never had a woman in any of its five elected leadership roles. This year, voting members have a chance to change that by electing
@DoreenBogdan
as Director of the ITU-D. Read more:
#InternationalWomensDay
This morning, NTIA Innovation Fund Director Amanda Toman visited
@Northeastern
to announce funding for projects that will help diversify telecom supply chains and support open, interoperable wireless equipment.
NEWS: NTIA awards $277 million in grants to expand broadband infrastructure. The grants were awarded to 12 states and one territory: Georgia, Guam, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Miss., Missouri, Nevada, N.C., PA, Texas, Washington, and W.V.
$304 million.
That's how much we delivered in
#InternetForAll
planning grants to all 56 states & territories in 2022. It's a down payment on a connected future for America. Read more:
It’s Friday, which means…it’s time for a Intern Twitter Takeover at NTIA!
Hear from Kaitlin and Nick, interns in NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, about their backgrounds & experiences:
As
@AndyBerke
knows all too well, you can't have a "smart city" without affordable, reliable high-speed Internet. Schools, hospitals, emergency responders, and so many others depend on it.
Great visit to
@SmartCityExpoUS
in Miami to talk
#InternetForAll
today!
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act &
#InternetForAll
at one:
✅ 56 states & territories signed on for
#InternetForAll
.
✅ $1.5b in grants to Tribes.
✅ Calls to >2,500 ISPs for Broadband Data Collection.
✅ 20+ listening sessions, webinars.
More:
This week, NTIA's State Broadband Leaders Network gathered to share best practices and coordinate on state’s high-speed Internet deployment efforts.
These dedicated public servants are working to deliver
#InternetforAll
to every state and locality in 🇺🇸!
Special Rep. for Broadband
@AndyBerke
was back out on the road today in Mississippi seeing some of the key needs in workforce development and the opportunities that high-speed
#InternetForAll
will create. Thanks to
@BeamOffice
,
@SenatorWicker
and all who joined us.
NTIA’s Doug Kinkoph was in Denver today with
@SenatorBennet
and
@GovofCO
to celebrate Colorado’s $826.5M allocation from NTIA’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, providing every Coloradan fast, reliable, and affordable
#InternetForAll
!
Today:
@DavidsonNTIA
joined
@RepAnnaEshoo
and local officials in Half Moon Bay, CA, to highlight the state’s historic $1.86B in funding for
#InternetForAll
.
We’re working hard to connect every Californian to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service!
In 2023, we're taking a major step towards delivering on the promise of
#InternetForAll
.
Challenges to
@FCC
's National Broadband Map received by January 13 have the best chance of inclusion in the version of the map we'll use to allocate major
#InternetForAll
awards.
Thanks to
@POTUS
'
#InternetForAll
initiative, we're delivering new investments in 🇺🇸 electronics & cable manufacturing to help:
- create good paying jobs👷
- ensure a stable U.S. supply chain🏭
- and connect everyone in America with affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet 🛜