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Tag: Funding
Visionary Broadband Becomes First to Complete NTIA-Funded Middle-Mile Project
The Visionary Broadband project provides high-capacity middle-mile connectivity across a stretch of rural northeast Wyoming where broadband access has historically lagged.
NTCA and Other Associates Ask Appropriations to Fund Rural Utilities Service
NTCA joined other associations in a letter in support of sufficient Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the programs overseen by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) within the USDA.
Assessing USF Fees to Cloud Providers Could Cost Billions in GDP: Report
The report doesn’t address any of the ways increased funding for the USF could grow the economy, but predicts a rash of negative outcomes.
Wisconsin Awards $750K From USF to Expand Access to and Affordability of Broadband
The Wisconsin broadband awards include $250,000 from the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program to fund five projects to increase participation in the Lifeline Program.
BGE Completes IIJA-Funded Middle-Mile Fiber Route
The $15.4 million IIJA grant recognized the BGE approach to strengthening grid resiliency and reliability while delivering value to customers and uplifting communities.
Washington Closes BEAD Round 2 With 202 Applications
Washington began accepting BEAD applications last November. Their Round 1 funding window closed in January, and Round 2 opened in March.
Illinois Opens BEAD Wave 2 Application Window
The Illinois subgrantee BEAD application and selection process will consist of up to three waves, beginning January 23.
Consolidated Communications the Latest Provider to Obtain ABS Financing
The Consolidated Communications ABS deal includes $1.34 billion in term notes secured with fiber assets in “certain states.”
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Awards $22M in Grants
This round of broadband grants was the third and largest tranche of awards by Massachusetts’ $82 million Residential Retrofit Program.
Georgia, Wisconsin Ask Department of Commerce to Remove BEAD Roadblocks
The Wisconsin legislature did not approve the governor’s request for broadband funding because it expected to receive BEAD investments.
North Carolina Announces $33M in Broadband Funding, Brightspeed Wins Big Again
Brightspeed was also the largest winner (by number of counties) in North Carolina broadband funding made available at the end of last month.
ILWW to Senator Dick Durbin: BEAD Changes Should Be Optional
The letter from the McGlasson is the latest in a series that show concern about the coming changes to the BEAD program.
Texas Releases Notice of Funding Availability for BEAD and TMAP
The Texas Notice of Funding Availability comes as the BEAD process awaits clarification from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Oklahoma Board Advances More Than $53M in Middle-Mile Broadband Grants
If approved, the Oklahoma broadband grants would be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Wireless Supply Chain Fund Sees Strong Response
The Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund’s third round received applications requesting almost $3B. Funding available totals $450M.
Broadband Expansion and BEAD (Part 2)
Discover how broadband providers can stay ahead of the competition in funding pursuits, Join Telecompetitor and Finley’s Chris Konechne and Tim Arbeiter in Episode 2 of this three-part series, themed “Be Aggressive.”
New York Extends BEAD Rural Broadband Deadline, Florida Begins Registration Process
The New York BEAD broadband program has a $664 million budget and is currently accepting applications for the program’s third round.
NM Surf Gets $2.4M Grant for Broadband in Rural New Mexico Schools
Those who gain access through the New Mexico broadband grant will receive three years of complimentary service.
New Mexico Combines Education-Related Broadband Offices
The move became official when New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham signed the bipartisan Broadband for Education Bill (SB 401).
FOCUS Broadband Announces 2025 Community Connections Grant Awards
FOCUS Broadband received 52 community grant applications requesting over $112,000 to support meaningful causes benefiting residents across several counties.
North Carolina Broadband Funding: Brightspeed, Charter, Others Share $63M
The $63M in North Carolina broadband funding will go toward deployments in 30 counties. Brightspeed once again was the biggest winner.
Arizona and Indiana Update BEAD Progress
Indiana has allocated 40% of its total BEAD Program funding. The remaining 60% will be awarded in Round 2.
Tennessee Offers BEAD Update: 298 Applications for More Than $704M
In this first round, Tennessee received 298 BEAD applications that cover 174 of the state’s 178 Project Area Units (PAUs).
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Approves $40M in Broadband Grants
The recent grants were made by The New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) Pilot Program.
