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Michigan’s $245 Million BEAD Funding Program

Frontier Communications, DMCI, and Surf Internet—applying for funding from the $245 million Michigan BEAD program
March IPv4 Transfers

IPv4 Market is Thriving: A Surge in Transfers

In February 2025, IPv4 transfers jumped to 176, up from 150 in January. This represents a +17.3% month-over-month increase
California Opens Subgrantee Application Window for $2B BEAD Program

California Opens Applications for $2B BEAD Program

California opens the $2B BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process, inviting ISPs to apply from March 25 to April 23, 2025, for broadband expansion
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.
IPv4 Sales Demand Feb 2025

February Showing Strong IPv4 Demand Driven by BEAD

January 2025 started strong with 150 IPv4 transfer requests.  This is an increase of +4% compared to 2024, +6% compared to 2023 and +12% over 2022.  Looks like a positive trend over the last three years since we saw the market dip to the bottom.
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