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BEAD “Benefit of the Bargain” Provisional Awards
BEAD NewsStates 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 Remains Stable & Prices Stay Competitive
IPv4 BlogWith 143 Transfer requests in Augsut, the IPv4 market has shown resilience, adaptability, and strength despite the dip to 115 requests in May

States Share BEAD Broadband Distributions Plans
BEAD NewsBEAD 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
BEAD News, IPv4 BlogNTIA rewrites BEAD rules, eliminating fiber preference and labor mandates, forcing states to resubmit broadband plans within 90 days

Texas $3.8 Billion BEAD Funding Broadband Grant Window
BEAD NewsTexas 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 Plan
BEAD NewsFederal changes delay Pennsylvania’s $1.16B broadband rollout, pushing high-speed internet access plans past 2025 for rural communities

$340 Million in BEAD Funds Awarded for Indiana Broadband Expansion
BEAD NewsIndiana was awarded $340 Million in BEAD funds for 400 fiber broadband projects into 90,000 locations

$704 Million in Tennessee BEAD Funds Requests
BEAD NewsTennessee receives $704M in BEAD funding requests from ISPs, including AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper.

Oklahoma Launches $148M Fiber-Only BEAD Round
BEAD News$148M Fiber-only BEAD applications now open in Oklahoma; more tech options and scoring details released for upcoming rounds

Oregon Opens $689M BEAD Funding Program
BEAD NewsBusiness Oregon opens BEAD funding window with $689M available for broadband projects; applications must be submitted by May 22, 2025