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Fiber Construction Expands in Washington State With New Builds

Ezee Fiber Expands Broadband Network in Washington

Fiber broadband construction is expanding in WA as Ezee Fiber begins new builds in Algona and Pacific, reflecting continued regional momentum
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
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
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.
Governor Hochul Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion to Achieve Universal Internet Access in New York

New York Governor Unveils $636 Million Broadband Expansion

New York advances $636M in broadband awards to 11 providers, targeting 54,000 homes with fiber, wireless, and satellite
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

States Share BEAD Broadband Distributions Plans

BEAD program advances as multiple states submit BEAD funding released and distributions between fiber, wireless and satelite