States Share BEAD Broadband Distributions Plans

10 September 2025 | BEAD News

States Provide BEAD Breakdown After Unplanned Delays

Of 56 eligible states and territories, 36 have now finalized BEAD broadband proposals and submitted them to the NTIA. With more than $42 billion in federal broadband funding at stake, these plans will shape how underserved communities are connected over the next decade.

For up-to-date information, Brander Group maintains a BEAD progress dashboard tracking state progress, how much funding is on the table, and the technologies being deployed.

The finalized state submissions reveal some clear trends:

Fiber Broadband Funding Remains a Priority – Most states continue to dedicate the majority of BEAD allocations to fiber, maintaining it as the core technology.Wireless and Satellite Enter the BEAD Program Mix – 2025 marks the first time states are using BEAD dollars at scale for fixed wireless and satellite deployments
Satellite Provider Presence Grows – SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are now active bidders, winning small but targeted awards in multiple states.
States Differ in Spending Pace – Massachusetts has committed only 12% of its funds so far, while Mississippi and North Carolina are moving hundreds of millions immediately.

36 of 56 states and territories have now submitted final BEAD proposals to the NTIA

Regional BEAD Broadband Highlights

West Region

Arizona, Nevada, and Hawai‘i are directing hundreds of millions into broadband deployment, with most funding still aimed at fiber. New Mexico emphasizes rural and tribal access. California, Oregon, and Washington remain under extensions.

Midwest and Plains States

Iowa and Minnesota have increased fixed wireless funding alongside fiber. Wyoming and the Plains states are balancing satellite and wireless more than other regions.

Southern States

Mississippi, Kentucky, and North Carolina have committed large awards, mixing fiber with satellite where fiber is less viable. Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia have extensions but are expected to add billions more in funding.

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine show more variation, with HFC and wireless in the mix. Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey remain focused on fiber broadband expansion.

Mountain States

Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Idaho emphasize fiber, but also include wireless and satellite to connect isolated areas.

BEAD Final Proposals — Submitted States & Territories
State/Territory	Code	Status	Funding	Technology Mix
American Samoa	AS	Submitted
Arizona	AZ	Submitted	$993M	Fiber 75%, Wireless 19%, LEO 5%
Arkansas	AR	Submitted
CNMI (N. Mariana Is.)	MP	Submitted
Colorado	CO	Submitted
Delaware	DE	Submitted
Georgia	GA	Submitted
Guam	GU	Submitted
Hawai‘i	HI	Submitted	$150M	Fiber 82%, LEO 8%
Iowa	IA	Submitted	$415M	Fiber 51%, Wireless 41%, LEO 9%
Kansas	KS	Submitted
Kentucky	KY	Submitted	$1B	Fiber 68%, LEO 25%, Wireless 6%
Louisiana	LA	Submitted
Maine	ME	Submitted	$272M→$48M	Fiber 85%, Wireless 10%, LEO 5%
Maryland	MD	Submitted
Massachusetts	MA	Submitted	$147M→$18M	HFC 53%, LEO 25%, Fiber 22%
Minnesota	MN	Submitted	$651M→$380M	Fiber 56%, LEO 27%, Wireless 17%
Mississippi	MS	Submitted	$1.2B→$567M	Fiber 86%, LEO 13%, HFC 1%
Montana	MT	Submitted
Nevada	NV	Submitted	$416M→$169M	Fiber 64%, LEO 29%, Wireless 4%, HFC 3%
New Hampshire	NH	Submitted
New Jersey	NJ	Submitted
New Mexico	NM	Submitted
North Carolina	NC	Submitted	$1.5B→$408M	Fiber 68%, LEO 30%, HFC 1%, Wireless 1%
North Dakota	ND	Submitted
Ohio	OH	Submitted
Oklahoma	OK	Submitted
Pennsylvania	PA	Submitted	$793.4M
Rhode Island	RI	Submitted	$108M→$16M	Fiber 80%, Wireless 15%, LEO 4%
Tennessee	TN	Submitted
Vermont	VT	Submitted
Virginia	VA	Submitted
Washington	WA	Submitted
West Virginia	WV	Submitted
Wisconsin	WI	Submitted
Wyoming	WY	Submitted	$348M→$136M	Fiber 70%, Wireless 20%, LEO 10%

Satellite Internet Expands as Part of the BEAD Mix

Satellite is emerging as a competitive force in BEAD broadband allocations. SpaceX Starlink has secured multiple awards, while Amazon Project Kuiper entered BEAD bidding in 2025. Their awards are smaller in dollar terms but strategically important, often filling rural gaps where fiber or wireless is impractical.

The benefit is reach; the drawback is risk. Satellite remains less proven at scale, with concerns about long-term cost, latency, and capacity. Most states treat it as a supplementary BEAD technology rather than a primary solution.

What’s Next for Broadband Funding?

The NTIA has 90 days to review the 36 submitted BEAD proposals. Another 20 states and territories, including California and Texas, are still operating under extensions and will add billions more to the pipeline once submitted.

The mix of fiber, wireless, and satellite deployments chosen in 2025 will shape broadband supply chains, labor demand, and IP address requirements. These decisions will define digital infrastructure strategy for decades to come.

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