Minnesota $392 Milllion Broadband Expansions
Minnesota’s $392 Million broadband push plans to bring fiber to rural farms , fueling business growth and closing the digital divide
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Fiber vs. Satellite: Nebraska’s Rural Broadband Battle
Nebraska proposed spending just $43.8M of $405M in BEAD funds, leaving rural communities with satellite over fiber broadband.
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$793M in PA Broadband Grants Provisionally Approved
Pennsylvania provisionally approves $793.4M in BEAD grants, aiming for universal broadband access with fiber, wireless, and satellite projects.
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West Virginia $624.7 Million Rural Broadband Expansions
West Virginia recommends nine providers for $624.7M BEAD awards, with Frontier and Citynet leading, and fiber dominating most projects.
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Colorado Rolls Out $826M BEAD Plan
Amazon Kuiper and Starlink secured half of Colorado’s BEAD locations, but just 8% of $826M broadband funding.
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Fiber Dominates Virginia’s $613M Broadband Allocation
Virginia’s $613M BEAD funds prioritize fiber over satellite, with Starlink winning a small share under updated broadband funding rules.
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Oklahoma Advances Broadband Strategy Amid Federal Policy Realignment
Oklahoma adapts broadband strategy to shifting federal policy; fiber, wireless, satellite to connect rural and underserved communities.
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Mississippi $1.2 Billion Broadband Expansion Advances Despite BEAD Changes
Mississippi’s $1.2B internet expansion continues as federal rules change, fueling debate over affordability and broadband quality statewide.
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BEAD Rule Changes: What ISPs Should Know
NTIA rewrites BEAD rules, eliminating fiber preference and labor mandates, forcing states to resubmit broadband plans within 90 days.
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Texas $3.8B BEAD Broadband Funding Round
Texas launches $3.8 billion broadband grant window, combining BEAD and TMAP funding to expand rural access and support small providers
