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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
Nebraska Risks Broadband Setback With Limited Fiber Investment

Nebraska Risks $350M Broadband Setback Without Fiber

Nebraska left $350M in BEAD funds unspent, backing satellite over fiber. Advocates warn rural communities risk slower, less reliable internet