NTIA has allocated $108M in BEAD funding to Delaware.
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BEAD is funding from the federal infrastructure law that is dedicated for broadband expansion. The BEAD planning process and other requirements will put the work in the 2024-2028 timeframe. This funding can be used to connect unserved homes, to upgrade connections to homes with a lower-speed connection.
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About
The grants cover up to 75 percent of the capital construction costs, with the internet service providers contributing a minimum 25 percent match. Selections were made based on an efficient edge-out strategy extending the services of current vendors to close broadband gap.
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The program has ended.
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Telecompetitor Coverage for this State
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