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.
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
Pennsylvania’s $1.16B BEAD Funds Delayed
Pennsylvania’s $1.16 billion broadband expansion stalls amid federal rewrites and political uncertainty, and is delayed until 2026
Indiana $340 Million BEAD Funds to Broadband Expansion
Indiana awards $340M in BEAD funds to push 400+ fiber projects, expanding broadband to 90,000 underserved locations
Tennessee $704 Million BEAD Program Attracts 298 Applications
Broadband providers request $704M in BEAD funds to boost Tennessee internet infrastructure, led by AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon Kuiper.
Oklahoma’s $148M Fiber-Only BEAD Application’s
Oklahoma opens BEAD Pool 1 for fiber broadband projects; additional funding pools and scoring details announced ahead of May 26 deadline
Oregon Opens $689M BEAD Grant Applications
Oregon Broadband Office begins BEAD grant applications, distributing $689M to improve internet infrastructure in the state
Idaho’s 43 Prequalified Applicants for $583M BEAD Funding
Idaho prequalifies 43 broadband providers, including major telecoms and regional co-ops, for the next phase of their $583M BEAD funding
Brightspeed Granted $31.2M to Expand NC Fiber Network
Brightspeed granted $31M in state funding to expand fiber broadband across NC, reaching 18,000+ underserved homes and businesses
Michigan’s $1.5 Billion BEAD Funding Broadband Expansion
Michigan’s $1.5 Billion BEAD funded broadband expansion hits milestone with 392 BEAD applications to expand into rural areas