Missouri releases trimmed $750M proposal to expand internet statewide
Missouri finalized its $700M broadband proposal to expand fiber internet statewide, connecting 81% of targeted areas.
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Broadband grants target underserved New York communities
New York launches $636 million broadband expansion to connect 54,000 unserved locations with fiber, wireless and satellite.
Arkansas submits $1B broadband plan to expand reliable internet access statewide
Arkansas submitted a $1B BEAD proposal to expand broadband, seeking to connect 79,000+ locations statewide.
Montana finalizes blended $308M broadband expansion plan
Montana submitted a $308M broadband plan to the BEAD program to expand internet access to 72,000 locations.
Georgia committee to transition obsolete 911 system to next generation
Georgia lawmakers are studying how to replace the state’s aging 911 system with modern NG911 technology.
Texas opens $200M program to expand broadband infrastructure statewide
Texas invests $200 million in broadband infrastructure to boost high-speed access and close the digital divide statewide.
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.
Texas BDO grants offer $3.8B for broadband expansion
Applications for the first round are due Aug. 1, 2025, and for the second round are due Oct. 24, 2025.
Florida launches portal to streamline broadband grant access
The grants will fund programs connecting Florida’s small cities and rural communities to internet through workforce and infrastructure initiatives.
NTIA extends $42B BEAD program proposal deadlines
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the deadline for final proposals by 90 days.
