Oklahoma Advances Broadband Strategy Amid Federal Policy Realignment
Oklahoma adapts broadband strategy to shifting federal policy; fiber, wireless, satellite to connect rural and underserved communities.
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Mississippi $1.2 Billion Broadband Expansion Advances Despite BEAD Changes
Mississippi’s $1.2B internet expansion continues as federal rules change, fueling debate over affordability and broadband quality statewide.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Oregon Opens $689M BEAD Grant Applications
Oregon Broadband Office begins BEAD grant applications, distributing $689M to improve internet infrastructure in the state
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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
