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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$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Moves Forward

$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Preliminary Round

Vermont’s BEAD program completes the preliminary round, with nine ISPs competing for $229 million to expand statewide broadband access
$652 Million in BEAD Funding to Minnesota

$652 Million in Minnesota BEAD Funding Moves Forward

Minnesota's $652 million BEAD funding aims to connect 89,000 homes and businesses, ensuring statewide access to high-speed broadband services.
Missouri Gets 519 BEAD Applications, $3.9B Requested

Missouri Closes Round 1 for $1.7 Billion BEAD Program

Missouri received 519 BEAD applications in round 1 of its BEAD phase, covering 90% of eligible sites. Sub-Round 1 opens March 7
Washington State Receives Bids on 77% of BEAD Locations

Washington State Granted $1.2 Billion in BEAD Funds

Washington State's $1.2 Billion BEAD program received 307 bids to enhance broadband access, targeting 214,000 underserved homes and businesses statewide.
IPv4 Sales Demand Feb 2025

February Showing Strong IPv4 Demand Driven by BEAD

January 2025 started strong with 150 IPv4 transfer requests.  This is an increase of +4% compared to 2024, +6% compared to 2023 and +12% over 2022.  Looks like a positive trend over the last three years since we saw the market dip to the bottom.
Texas Awards $545 Million in Broadband Grants

Texas Awards $545 Million in Broadband Grants

The Texas Broadband Development Office allocates over $500 million in grants for BOOT Round II, focusing on rural area internet connectivity
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