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Starlink Emerges as a Major Winner Under Revised BEAD Guidance

Starlink Receives $661 Million From BEAD

Revised BEAD guidance has shifted funding toward satellite broadband, positioning Starlink as one of the program’s largest beneficiaries to date
GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42B BEAD Program

GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42 Billion BEAD Program

A GAO ruling raises new uncertainty around the $42B BEAD program, potentially triggering delays, legal challenges, and new funding risks
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.
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
Alabama Finalizes BEAD Broadband Plan Saving 800 Million

Alabama Finalizes $800 Million BEAD Broadband Plan

Alabama’s broadband agency has officially submitted its BEAD plan — access for 101k locations, cutting $800 million in costs
Alaska’s BEAD Plan - $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s BEAD Plan – $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) proposal has drawn national attention for its staggering per-location costs. With some projects topping $113,000 per home
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
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