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
The BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) program aims to expand high-speed internet access in underserved communities. It focuses on enhancing digital equity nationwide, offering grants to improve infrastructure and connectivity.
Pennsylvania’s $1.16 billion broadband expansion stalls amid federal rewrites and political uncertainty, and is delayed until 2026
Indiana awards $340M in BEAD funds to push 400+ fiber projects, expanding broadband to 90,000 underserved locations
Broadband providers request $704M in BEAD funds to boost Tennessee internet infrastructure, led by AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon Kuiper.
Oklahoma opens BEAD Pool 1 for fiber broadband projects; additional funding pools and scoring details announced ahead of May 26 deadline
Oregon Broadband Office begins BEAD grant applications, distributing $689M to improve internet infrastructure in the state
Idaho prequalifies 43 broadband providers, including major telecoms and regional co-ops, for the next phase of their $583M BEAD funding
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 funded broadband expansion hits milestone with 392 BEAD applications to expand into rural areas
South Carolina is nearing full broadband coverage, with only a small percentage of homes and businesses still unserved or underserved
ADECA launches $1.4B BEAD funding round to support last-mile Alabama broadband projects in underserved communities. Deadline: May 22