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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
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
Montana Awards Starlink $119M in BEAD Satellite Funding

Montana Awards $145 Million to Starlink and Kuiper in BEAD Funds

Montana’s BEAD program directs $119M to Starlink, serving 20,000 rural sites. Satellite awards dominate state broadband funds.
Minnesota’s Broadband Expansion: Local Farms to Statewide Fiber

Minnesota’s BEAD Funding Trimmed from $652 Million to $392 Milllion

Minnesota broadband projects, backed by BEAD and local providers, are connecting 75,000 locations and powering statewide economic growth
Starlink Chosen to Cover 31,000 Homes in Ohio

Ohio Received $793 Million in Federal Broadband Funds

Ohio awards Starlink $51.6M to connect 31,000 rural homes. Satellite wins 41% of BEAD sites, outpacing Spectrum and other ISPs