South Carolina Broadband Access Progress
South Carolina is nearing full broadband coverage, with only a small percentage of homes and businesses still unserved or underserved
$1.4B BEAD Funding Now Open in Alabama
ADECA launches $1.4B BEAD funding round to support last-mile Alabama broadband projects in underserved communities. Deadline: May 22
Will Tariffs Impact BEAD Funds & Broadband?
New tariffs are expected to have limited direct impact on BEAD projects, thanks in part to Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements
New York’s $290 Million Internet Investment
New York expands broadband access programs with $50M in new federal funding, bringing the efforts to nearly $290 million
Rhode Island’s $108.7M Broadband Expansion
With $108.7M in federal funding, Rhode Island begins major broadband expansion to connect homes, businesses, and anchor institutions.
Oregon Broadband Update: $24m in Grants
Oregon awards $24M in broadband grants to expand high-speed internet access and advances BEAD Program with 25 pre-qualified applicants.
$675M for New Mexico Broadband Expansion
New Mexico received 66 broadband grant applications competing for $675M in federal BEAD funding to expand high-speed internet statewide.
Michigan’s $245 Million BEAD Fund Program
Frontier Communications, DMCI, and Surf Internet—applying for funding from the $245 million Michigan BEAD program
California Begins BEAD Funding Applications for ISPs
California has opened the BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process for ISPs, with applications accepted from March 25 to April 23, 2025
Arizona $993 Million BEAD Applications Deadline
Arizona’s $992 BEAD program advances in 2025, with ACA extending the Round 1 deadline to March 7 for ISPs improving broadband access.