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Frontier Communications, DMCI, and Surf Internet—applying for funding from the $245 million Michigan BEAD program
In February 2025, IPv4 transfers jumped to 176, up from 150 in January. This represents a +17.3% month-over-month increase
California opens the $2B BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process, inviting ISPs to apply from March 25 to April 23, 2025, for broadband expansion
Arizonas deadline for round 1 of the $993 BEAD funding program has been extended to March 7, 2025, allowing more time for submissions.
Vermont’s BEAD program completes the preliminary round, with nine ISPs competing for $229 million to expand statewide broadband access
Minnesota’s $652 million BEAD funding aims to connect 89,000 homes and businesses, ensuring statewide access to high-speed broadband services.
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’s $1.2 Billion BEAD program received 307 bids to enhance broadband access, targeting 214,000 underserved homes and businesses statewide.
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.
The Texas Broadband Development Office allocates over $500 million in grants for BOOT Round II, focusing on rural area internet connectivity