Texas Announces $545 Million in Public Broadband Funding
The Texas Broadband Development Office is awarding over $500 million in grants for Round II of broadband expansion, prioritizing rural areas
Arkansas $1 Billion BEAD Program Closes Phase One with 98% Participation
The Arkansas State Broadband Office closed its first BEAD funding application round, receiving 814 bids covering 98% of designated areas
BEAD Progress: Brightspeed’s $238 Million Network Expansion
Brightspeed announces $238 million in public funding – including a BEAD grant – to enhance broadband access for underserved communities.
Louisiana BEAD Grant – $414,000 to Local ISP PhireLink
Louisiana’s BEAD program begins distributing $1.3 billion in grants for expanding high-speed internet access to underserved areas.