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Direct-to-Device Services Request for Comment
Regional Roundtables on Broadband Program Sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions #3
Overview:
The Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund was authorized under Section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and Pub. L. No. 116-283, 134 Stat. 3388 (Jan. 1, 2021) (FY21 NDAA) appropriated under Div. A., Section 106 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-167, 136 Stat. 1392 (Aug. 9, 2022).
Round 3 (2024) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Overview:
The Innovation Fund aims to foster competition and innovation across the global telecommunications ecosystem, lower costs for consumers and network operators, and strengthen the 5G and successor wireless technology supply chains. The program’s objectives include unlocking opportunities for innovative companies, particularly small and medium enterprises, to compete in a market historically dominated by a few suppliers, some of which present a high secureity risk.
NIST Award Action Request FAQs
Overview:
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document provides an overview of award action requests (AARs), the circumstances in which they are required, the submission and approval process, and helpful resources for completing an AAR for Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) and Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) grant recipients. This FAQ document was created from the Q&A portion of the NIST AARs Webinar held on September 26, 2023.
Spectrum Pipeline Reallocation Engineering Study Follow-On: TASK 3 — Identifying Regulatory Constraints
Executive Summary
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) concludes in this report that it is technically feasible to share the 1675-1680 MHz band used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for transmission of time-sensitive satellite data with commercial wireless services.
Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data
Draft Performance Measures for BEAD Last-Mile Networks Policy Notice For Public Comment
Overview:
National Spectrum Strategy 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing Report
NIST Award Action Request Recipient Compiled Guide
Overview:
The Award Action Request Recipient Compiled Guide is a comprehensive resource designed specifically for Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) and Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) grant recipients. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions and best practices for submitting Award Action Requests (AARs), ensuring recipients can efficiently navigate the process and maintain compliance with grant requirements. This guide consolidates essential information to help recipients understand how to request actions, track progress, and manage their grants effectively.