BEAD Funds Archives

Mississippi’s $1.2B broadband rollout advances despite new federal rules, raising concerns about affordability and technology in rural areas.

NTIA rewrites BEAD rules, eliminating fiber preference and labor mandates, forcing states to resubmit broadband plans within 90 days

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