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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BEAD Funding Leaves Satellites With Just 4% Share

Satellite Captures Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Awards

Despite tech-neutral rules, satellite operators will capture just 4% of roughly $20B in BEAD funds to date, with fiber dominating at 86%
BEAD Final Plans Approved_ First 18 States Unlock Funds

NTIA Approves 18 States to Receive $9 Billion in BEAD Funds

NTIA has approved the first 18 BEAD Final Proposals, unlocking nearly $9B in funding and projecting $6B in savings. States can now begin real broadband buildouts, marking the program’s first major forward momentum.
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
Nebraska BEAD: A Case Study in Missed Broadband Opportunity

Nebraska BEAD: A Case Study in Missed Opportunity

Nebraska’s BEAD plan leaves $350M unspent and prioritizes short-term wireless over fiber — a warning for how states manage federal funding
Alabama Finalizes BEAD Broadband Plan Saving 800 Million

Alabama Finalizes $800 Million BEAD Broadband Plan

Alabama’s broadband agency has officially submitted its BEAD plan — access for 101k locations, cutting $800 million in costs
Alaska’s BEAD Plan - $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s BEAD Plan – $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) proposal has drawn national attention for its staggering per-location costs. With some projects topping $113,000 per home
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.