BEAD News Archives

Latest BEAD program updates, funding shifts, and broadband policy changes shaping digital equity and connectivity across the U.S.

Texas opens $3.8 billion broadband grant window, while pushing back on federal fiber, wage, and affordability requirements under BEAD

Federal changes delay Pennsylvania’s $1.16B broadband rollout, pushing high-speed internet access plans past 2025 for rural communities

Indiana was awarded $340 Million in BEAD funds for 400 fiber broadband projects into 90,000 locations

Tennessee receives $704M in BEAD funding requests from ISPs, including AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper.

$148M Fiber-only BEAD applications now open in Oklahoma; more tech options and scoring details released for upcoming rounds

Business Oregon opens BEAD funding window with $689M available for broadband projects; applications must be submitted by May 22, 2025

Idaho has prequalified 43 broadband providers—including major telecoms, co-ops, and Tribal entities—for the upcoming BEAD $583M funding phase

Brightspeed receives $31M in state funding to expand fiber broadband across NC, reaching 18,000+ underserved homes and businesses

Michigan pushes forward on broadband equity with $1.5B in BEAD funds, while some rural areas remain overlooked

Thanks to strategic investments, South Carolina has reduced broadband gaps dramatically and is preparing to connect all remaining locations