Insights and updates on the BEAD Program, detailing funding allocations, state broadband initiatives, policy changes, and efforts to close the digital divide.

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IPv4 Transfers Hold Strong in October

IPv4 Transfers Healthy in Anticipation of Broadband Builds

In October, ARIN recorded 147 IP transfer requests, only modestly lower than September’s 153 and on par with this year’s monthly average of around 148 per month.
Pew Study: BEAD Funding Opens Broadband Workforce Opportunities

Pew Study: BEAD Funding Opens Workforce Opportunities

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Pew Charitable Trusts reports that BEAD’s $42.5 billion broadband rollout will require tens of thousands of new fiber and telecom workers
Comprehensive BEAD Awards by State – October 2025

BEAD Broadband Status: Awards by State, October 2025

Nearly all U.S. states have submitted final BEAD plans. October 2025 broadband awards, allocations and NTIA updates
ARIN Transfer Requests September 2025

IPv4 Prices Stable as Hyperscalers Step Back

IPv4 market demand remains strong with 153 transfers in September, maintaining momentum as hyperscalers take a step Back
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

BEAD “Benefit of the Bargain” Provisional Awards

States are currently in a synchronized phase of "Benefit of the Bargain". We have provided a comprehnsive list of each state's provisional awards, organizations names, and monetary amounts.
IPv4 Market Holds Steady as BEAD Uncertainty Lingers

IPv4 Market Remains Stable & Prices Stay Competitive

With 143 Transfer requests in Augsut, the IPv4 market has shown resilience, adaptability, and strength despite the dip to 115 requests in May
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

States Share BEAD Broadband Distributions Plans

BEAD program advances as multiple states submit BEAD funding released and distributions between fiber, wireless and satelite
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
Federal Changes Stall Pennsylvania’s $1.16B BEAD Expansion Plan

Federal Changes Stall Pennsylvania’s $1.16B BEAD Plan

Federal changes delay Pennsylvania’s $1.16B broadband rollout, pushing high-speed internet access plans past 2025 for rural communities