10 September 2025 | BEAD News
States Provide BEAD Funds 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.
| 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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