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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Arkansas BEAD Program

Arkansas Completes Phase One of $1 Billion BEAD Program

Arkansas State Broadband Office announces 98% participation in $1 billion BEAD Funding Program
Brightspeed Secures $238 Million in Public Digital Infrastructure Funding

Brightspeed’s $238 Million in Grants includes BEAD Funds

Brightspeed receives funds from BEAD, and other federal, state and local grants totaling $238 Million to build network in rural communities
Louisiana ISP Secures $414,000 in BEAD Broadband Funding

Louisiana’s PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funding

PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funds as part of Louisiana's BEAD program that is distributing $1.3 billion in grants to expand internet access in rural communities.
Supreme Court to Determine the Future of Federally Subsidized Internet for Rural Communities

Future of Federally Subsidized Internet for Rural Communities

New Mexico BEAD Update_ Pre-qualification open through Nov. 1

New Mexico BEAD Update: Pre-Qualification open Until Nov. 1

Update on the New Mexico BEAD program. Learn about the prequalification process for planning, financing, and deploying broadband networks.

Exclusive Insights: 10 Years of IPv4 Address Transfer Statistics

We analysed 10 years of IPv4 transfer data, compared 16s and larger to /24 through /17 subnets, and use trends to predict how initiatives like BEAD funding will influence supply and prices in 2025
BEAD Update - The Delaware Broadband Initiative

BEAD Funding Update: The Delaware Broadband Initiative

September 2024 update on Delaware's Broadband Initiative: a $107 million federal funding program for universal high-speed Internet.
In the ever-shifting landscape of the global economy, markets can rise and fall with the flicker of a headline or the whisper of a trend. After two months of decreased demand, this market—once bruised and beleaguered—has made a remarkable resurgence. It has not only regained lost ground but is now charting a course towards renewed growth as we had experienced in the first five months of 2024. This rebound is a testament to the resilience of industries, the adaptability of businesses, and the unshakable confidence of internet community who refused to let short-term volatility define the long-term network growth requirements. Here's how this market, once thought to be on the brink, has reemerged stronger than ever. The market has bounced back to 142 transfer requests in August 2024, which is right in line with this year’s average of 143 per month. Last month’s demand indicated an increase of +12% over July and a whopping +25% over June. With even better news, the 143 average is still up +5% over the average of 2022 and 2023. The recent surge in demand coincides with Louisiana's allocation of $1.3 billion in BEAD funds, with plans to begin distribution soon. As more states consistently receive their BEAD allocations, we can anticipate further demand spikes in the upcoming months and certainly in 2025. Additionally, we’ve noticed a significant increase for larger IPv4 subnets from our client, a trend not seen during the first half of the year. August marked another record-breaking month of IPv4 sales, with 73 IPv4 transfers — a 25% increase over our 2024 monthly average of 58 transfers. Buy Pv4 September Transfers

Shifting Landscape of the IPv4 Transfer Market

The IPv4 market has bounced back to 142 transfer requests in August 2024, which is right in line with this year’s average of 143 per month. Last month’s demand indicated an increase of +12% over July and a whopping +25% over June. With even better news, the 143 average is still up +5% over the average of 2022 and 2023.
Louisiana's BEAD Funds

$1.3 billion BEAD Funding Allocated to Louisiana

Louisiana's pre qualifies 33 internet service providers, including major tier 1 carriers, to participate in their $1.3 Billion BEAD Funding allocations
Where is IPv4 Availability Heading in Late 2024

Where is IPv4 Availability Heading as we Close Out 2024?

On average, the 143 requests in 2024 surpass the average 137 between 2022 and 2023, showing signs of stability and possible growth