The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a federal initiative under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), providing $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access across the U.S. It prioritizes unserved and underserved communities, aiming to bridge the digital divide through broadband infrastructure, adoption, and workforce development.

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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
IPv4 Transfer Trends May 2025

Surge in IPv4 Transfers Contrasts With Declining Demand

April saw a dip to 137 requests, -10% below the year’s average, however, transfers surge. With 18M transfers, 2025 is on track for a 7-year high.
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
$340M Awarded for Indiana Broadband Expansion

$340 Million in BEAD Funds Awarded for Indiana Broadband Expansion

Indiana was awarded $340 Million in BEAD funds for 400 fiber broadband projects into 90,000 locations
Tennessee BEAD Requests Top $704M

$704 Million in Tennessee BEAD Funds Requests

Tennessee receives $704M in BEAD funding requests from ISPs, including AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper.
Oklahoma Launches $148M Fiber-Only BEAD Round

Oklahoma Launches $148M Fiber-Only BEAD Round

$148M Fiber-only BEAD applications now open in Oklahoma; more tech options and scoring details released for upcoming rounds
Oregon Opens $689m BEAD Grant Window

Oregon Opens $689M BEAD Funding Program

Business Oregon opens BEAD funding window with $689M available for broadband projects; applications must be submitted by May 22, 2025
43 Providers Prequalified for Idaho’s $583m BEAD Program

43 Prequalified for Idaho’s $583M BEAD Funds Program

Idaho has prequalified 43 broadband providers—including major telecoms, co-ops, and Tribal entities—for the upcoming BEAD $583M funding phase
Resilient IPv4 Demand Amid Trumps BEAD Delays

Resilient IPv4 Demand Amid Trumps $42 Billion BEAD Delays

Average number of IPv4 transfer requests is 157 per month. An increase of +8% compared to 145 in 2024, +11% compared to 141 in 2023, and +17% compared to 134 in 2022.