In today's digital age, access to high-speed internet is crucial for accessing education, healthcare and various sources of economic mobility such as job applications.
The state is being allocated the funding to deploy or upgrade broadband networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service.
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.