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
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.
$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Advances as Nine ISPs Compete for Funding
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) has reviewed preliminary Vermont BEAD applications from internet service providers (ISPs) that cover almost every eligible address across the state. These applications are part of Vermont’s VT-BEAD Program, which contributes to the national initiative to expand high-speed internet access.
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.
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.