According to the NTIA, All of the states’ and territories’ adjusted BEAD initial proposals have been received and approved.
This comprehensive update details, as far as possible, the BEAD Benefit of the Bargain funding round for each state.
Montana’s broadband office will hold a public event on June 25 to discuss the policy changes to the BEAD Program.
The Visionary Broadband project provides high-capacity middle-mile connectivity across a stretch of rural northeast Wyoming where broadband access has historically lagged.
The BEAD changes require states to select the lowest-cost applicants, whatever technology they use. New scoring criteria have been imposed.
Lutnick said the Biden administration had 30 months for BEAD “and they did nothing.” He pledged 100% funding by the end of 2025.