$42.5B BEAD program advances after final proposal approvals
NTIA has approved all 56 BEAD final proposals, advancing the $42.5 billion broadband infrastructure program.
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New Rural Broadband Institute to guide communities through BEAD, deployment and digital opportunity
New funding is driving rural broadband expansion, but communities still need support for planning and deployment.
West Virginia to award $625M in BEAD funds, bridging the digital divide
West Virginia will use only half of its federal BEAD allocation, awarding $625M to expand broadband statewide with matching funds.
NTIA extends $42B BEAD program proposal deadlines
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the deadline for final proposals by 90 days.
Alabama opens $1.4B BEAD grant applications for rural broadband expansion
Alabama’s share represents 3.3% of the $42.5 billion federal BEAD program—one of the largest allocations nationwide.
More than $1 billion available for BEAD projects in Illinois
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants has opened.
Pennsylvania opens applications for $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to make federal BEAD funds available.
Four more states unlock millions in BEAD funding
Broadband access has become a critical resource for everyday life, akin to electricity or running water.
Colorado accepting applications for $826.5 million in BEAD funding
The BEAD program is one part of the “Internet for All” initiative, the goal of which is to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to every American.
More than half U.S. has completed BEAD approval process
35 states and territories have completed each phase of the approval process, unlocking funds to provide broadband internet service
