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.

View progress on our BEAD Funding Dashboard

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IPv4 Demand Stability Leading to Increased Activity

IPv4 Demand Stability Leading to Increased Activity

Like any healthy and predictable market cycle, IPv4 demand continues to remain steady. This consistency further promotes the notion of a stable market since there was no serious fluctuation in either direction. 
IPv4 Market Recap, Patterns & 2024 Price Predictions2024

IPv4 Market Recap, Patterns & 2024 Price Predictions

Compare IPv4 prices from previous years and determine what IPv4 price might be in 2024 pare IPv4 prices from previous years .
IPv4 Transfer Request December 2023

How Will Market Stability Affect IPv4 Prices in 2024

In 2024, U.S. “Internet for All” initiatives – $18 billion E-ACAM program and $42 Billion BEAD program – indicate increased IPv4 demand.
IPv4 Supply & Demand Tides Shifting – September 20232023

IPv4 Supply & Demand Tides Shifting – September 2023

The market is stable, with a new level of consistent demand. 142 transfer requests in August is on par with the average of 2023 142 requests.
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)

$42 Billion Broadband Equity Access & Deployment Program

In a world where connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity, the digital divide remains a stark reality for many communities. The emergence of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a groundbreaking initiative with a budget of $42.45 Billion, promises to reshape the landscape of internet accessibility, economic empowerment, and educational advancement for underserved areas across the nation.