Minnesota Moves Forward with $652 Million BEAD Funds
NTIA approves Minnesota’s unserved locations map, identifiying 88,700 eligible sites for its BEAD program. Prequalification phase begins.
Missouri’s $1.2 Billion BEAD Program Round 1 Completed
Missouri received 519 applications for round 1 of its $1.2 Billlion BEAD funding program
Washington State Receives $1.2 Billion in BEAD Funding
Washington State received 307 applications for the $1.2 BEAD program to expand broadband access, covering 77% of eligible project areas.
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.
Fate of Federally Funded Internet for Rural Communities
The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on whether rural, low-income communities maintain access to subsidized internet, or lose connectivity