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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Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites

Nevada’s Plans $327 Million In Broadband Expansions

Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites
What do people want that he is giving them? Connecticut BEAD Map

Connecticut’s $154M Fiber Push Reshapes Telecom Strategies

Connecticut’s $154M fiber initiative shows how Comcast, Verizon, and Charter are shifting broadband strategies and setting the pace for the U.S. market.
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.
Governor Hochul Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion to Achieve Universal Internet Access in New York

New York Governor Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion

New York advances $636M in broadband awards to 11 providers, targeting 54,000 homes with fiber, wireless, and satellite
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
Montana Awards Starlink $119M in BEAD Satellite Funding

Montana Awards $145 Million to Starlink and Kuiper in BEAD Funds

Montana’s BEAD program directs $119M to Starlink, serving 20,000 rural sites. Satellite awards dominate state broadband funds.
Minnesota’s Broadband Expansion: Local Farms to Statewide Fiber

Minnesota’s BEAD Funding Trimmed from $652 Million to $392 Milllion

Minnesota broadband projects, backed by BEAD and local providers, are connecting 75,000 locations and powering statewide economic growth
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