NTIA Clears Alaska and Ohio BEAD Plans

Alaska and Ohio received NTIA approval for the second volume of their initial plans for the broadband equity, access and deployment program, NTIA said Friday. That means Alaska may access its $1 billion BEAD allocation, while Ohio may dip into its $793 million pot. The announcement leaves three states awaiting NTIA approval: Alabama, Florida and Texas. NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson said Oct. 4 that the agency aims to finish the reviews by month’s end (see 2410040035).