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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.
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.
NTIA approves BEAD plans for Colorado and New Hampshire2024

NTIA approves BEAD Funds for Colorado and New Hampshire

The Biden-Harris administration has approved the second phase of Colorado’s & New Hampshire’s plans for its flagship broadband expansion program, raising the total number of approved states to nine, along with the District of Columbia. New Hampshire received $196 million & Colorado received $826 million