Ohio announces $50 million to connect rural counties with broadband service
Initiative designed to improve internet coverage at some 38,000 buildings in the southwest portion of the state
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Texas makes $730 million available for broadband infrastructure
Competitive grant initiative to deploy and expand projects in historically socio-economically disadvantaged areas
Four states have completed process to unlock BEAD high-speed internet funding
Most recently, West Virginia secured $1.2 billion in BEAD funding, making it the largest beneficiary of the program so far
‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake
Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
Rural infrastructure improvements get $773 million boost
Projects will provide high-speed internet, clean water, modern infrastructure and a range of support to rural communities, agricultural producers and small businesses
Feds to spend $5 billion on semiconductor research, production
Plan includes investing hundreds of millions to create a workforce center that will have a presence in several U.S. regions
Alabama allocates $188 million to build out broadband infrastructure
Funds come from Alabama’s share of the federal 2021 American Rescue Plan Act
North Carolina to receive $82 million to expand broadband access
Overall, state will receive about $3 billion in federal funds to connect all residents to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service
South Carolina invests $112 million in rural broadband expansion
Competitive grant program will help bring reliable, high-quality internet to rural areas that lack adequate broadband access and service
Louisiana first state to have high-speed internet plan approved for BEAD grants
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to all 50 states, Washington, D.C, and five territories to deliver high-speed internet
