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

IPv4 vs IPv6 Usage in BGP Routing Tables

Analysis of IPv4 vs IPv6 in BGP Routing Tables

The blog post provides an analysis of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing tables' growth and dynamics for both IPv4 and IPv6 during 2024.
Deadline for Arizona BEAD Round 1 Applications Extended to March 7, 2025

Arizona’s $993 Million BEAD Funding Program

Arizonas deadline for round 1 of the $993 BEAD funding program has been extended to March 7, 2025, allowing more time for submissions.
$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Moves Forward

$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Preliminary Round

Vermont’s BEAD program completes the preliminary round, with nine ISPs competing for $229 million to expand statewide broadband access
$652 Million in BEAD Funding to Minnesota

$652 Million in Minnesota BEAD Funding Moves Forward

Minnesota's $652 million BEAD funding aims to connect 89,000 homes and businesses, ensuring statewide access to high-speed broadband services.
Missouri Gets 519 BEAD Applications, $3.9B Requested

Missouri Closes Round 1 for $1.7 Billion BEAD Program

Missouri received 519 BEAD applications in round 1 of its BEAD phase, covering 90% of eligible sites. Sub-Round 1 opens March 7
Washington State Receives Bids on 77% of BEAD Locations

Washington State Granted $1.2 Billion in BEAD Funds

Washington State's $1.2 Billion BEAD program received 307 bids to enhance broadband access, targeting 214,000 underserved homes and businesses statewide.
Texas Awards $545 Million in Broadband Grants

Texas Awards $545 Million in Broadband Grants

The Texas Broadband Development Office allocates over $500 million in grants for BOOT Round II, focusing on rural area internet connectivity
Arkansas BEAD Program

Arkansas Completes Phase One of $1 Billion BEAD Program

Arkansas State Broadband Office announces 98% participation in $1 billion BEAD Funding Program
Brightspeed Secures $238 Million in Public Digital Infrastructure Funding

Brightspeed’s $238 Million in Grants includes BEAD Funds

Brightspeed receives funds from BEAD, and other federal, state and local grants totaling $238 Million to build network in rural communities
Louisiana ISP Secures $414,000 in BEAD Broadband Funding

Louisiana’s PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funding

PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funds as part of Louisiana's BEAD program that is distributing $1.3 billion in grants to expand internet access in rural communities.