News and analysis on BEAD funds, covering allocations, program updates, broadband expansion efforts, and impacts on underserved U.S. communities.

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Starlink Chosen to Cover 31,000 Homes in Ohio

Ohio Received $793 Million in Federal Broadband Funds

Ohio awards Starlink $51.6M to connect 31,000 rural homes. Satellite wins 41% of BEAD sites, outpacing Spectrum and other ISPs
West Virginia proposes $624.7M in BEAD funding for nine providers, led by Frontier, Citynet, and a small Starlink award.

West Virginia $624.7 Million Rural Fiber Projects

West Virginia proposes $624.7M in BEAD funding for nine fiber providers, led by Frontier, Citynet, and a small Starlink award.
Nebraska Risks Broadband Setback With Limited Fiber Investment

Nebraska Risks $350M Broadband Setback Without Fiber

Nebraska left $350M in BEAD funds unspent, backing satellite over fiber. Advocates warn rural communities risk slower, less reliable internet
PA BEAD: $793M in Provisional Grants

Pennsylvania $793M Broadband Expansion in Provisional Grants

Pennsylvania provisionally approves $793M in BEAD funding to expand broadband statewide, with fiber, wireless, and satellite providers.
Colorado BEAD_ $826M Plan Sees Amazon, Starlink Win Half

$826M Colorado BEAD Funding Underway

Amazon Kuiper and Starlink secured a small percentage, around 8% of Colorado’s $826M BEAD broadband funding.
Virginia BEAD Funding Favors Fiber, Limits Starlink Share2025

Virginia Steers $613M Broadband Funds Mostly To Fiber

Virginia's $613 million BEAD program allows SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper a share, however focuses mostly on Fiber projects
Oklahoma Ramps Up Broadband Expansion Amid Shifting Federal Rules

Oklahoma’s $797 Million Dollar Broadband Expansion

Oklahoma accelerates broadband rollout with BEAD and ARPA funds, despite changing federal rules. Fiber, wireless, and satellite all compete.
Despite Federal Shifts, Mississippi Pushes Ahead with Broadband

Mississippi’s $1.2 Billion Broadband Expansion Proceeds

Mississippi’s $1.2B broadband rollout advances despite new federal rules, raising concerns about affordability and technology in rural areas.
NTIA Changes BEAD Rules: What It Means for ISPs

NTIA Changes BEAD Rules: What It Means for ISPs

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NTIA rewrites BEAD rules, eliminating fiber preference and labor mandates, forcing states to resubmit broadband plans within 90 days
Texas Launches $3.8B Broadband Funding Round

Texas $3.8 Billion BEAD Funding Broadband Grant Window

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