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Texas Broadband Grants Aim to Give the Digital Divide the BOOT
Texas fiber providers receiving broadband grants commit to 1 Gbps symmetrical service and low-cost options for subscribers.
Comcast Wins Big in Massachusetts Broadband Grants
Comcast won $11,317,283 in broadband awards for new network construction projects in 93 Massachusetts communities.
Texas Launches $30M LEO Grant Program to Promote Rural Satellite Broadband
The Texas grant program will leverage the power of LEO satellite technology to bring broadband to unserved communities.
Two More States Accept BEAD Broadband Funding Applications, Another One Ready
Michigan and Maine take BEAD applications. Colorado gets set for a second round. We look at qualified applicants, scoring criteria, and more.
California PUC Announces More Than $32M in Broadband Grants
$25 million of the California broadband funding will go to Federal Funding Account grants for last-mile services in Kings County.
Alabama Awards $2.9M to Charter’s Spectrum for Broadband Expansion in Etowah County
The Alabama broadband award is available through the Capital Projects Fund program, supported by the American Rescue Plan Act.
NTIA Approves Nevada’s BEAD Final Proposal
Nevada’s final proposal details how it will use the more than $416 million in allocated BEAD funding to connect 43,715 homes and businesses.
E-BRIDGE Act, Which Aims to Aid Rural Deployments, Becomes Law
The E-BRIDGE Act removes hurdles for broadband projects made with Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants.
Missouri Broadband Director on the Future of BEAD
Service providers helped shape Missouri’s BEAD areas, and the state broadband director is hopeful about the outcome.
NTIA Approves First BEAD Final Proposal, Louisiana Gets Bragging Rights Again
Service providers recommended for funding in the Louisiana BEAD final proposal have been approved, the state broadband director told us.
Indiana Connectivity Program Bringing Broadband to 93 Addresses
The broadband awards were made to eight organizations by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
123NET Launches Long-Haul Fiber Route Connecting Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan
123NET is working with several Michigan communities to pursue BEAD funding to increase availability to more Michigan communities and households.
Highline Acquires 906 Technologies’ Assets in Marquette County, Michigan
Beyond this acquisition of 906 Technologies assets, Highline is active in Michigan, with fiber projects in several counties.
New Mexico Releases BEAD Application Timelines, Criteria
Applicants for New Mexico’s BEAD Program funds must have been approved during the prequalification phase of the process.
NTIA Approves Eight More Digital Equity Grant Applications
This round of NTIA digital equity grants includes more than $76 million for six more states and two U.S. territories.
California Last-Mile Broadband Program Awards $225M to 14 Counties
About 163,000 residents will benefit from the California awards, which are part of the Broadband for All initiative.
USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding
The USDA has, so far, invested approximately $4.4 billion for 360 ReConnect awards for high-speed internet access.
New York Accepts Applications for $664M in BEAD Rural Broadband Funding
New York BEAD applications are due February 7. The state expects at least 90% of eligible locations to get fiber broadband.
Nevada Announces Winners of More Than $553M in BEAD Funding
The Final Proposal, which Nevada is ready to submit to NTIA, will include the provisional winners of the state’s first round of BEAD funding.
More than $6M Awarded for Public Housing Broadband Upgrades in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts awards will be used to modernize cabling and increase residents’ access to high-quality and affordable broadband.
CAB Program Broadband Funding Now Available in 37 North Carolina Counties
North Carolina’s CAB program fosters partnerships among state government, county leaders, and broadband service providers.
Comcast, Verizon Get $17.4M in Delaware BEAD Funding
In addition to the BEAD grants, Comcast and Verizon also are receiving American Rescue Plan Act funding for projects in Delaware.
Senate Passes ACCESS Rural America Act, Intended to Ease Rural Providers’ Burdens
The ACCESS Rural America Act offers relief to rural providers by allowing them to file simplified financial reports with the SEC.
The First State to Reach 100% Fiber? Meet North Dakota’s Broadband Director
Newby believes that, after the BEAD challenge process, North Dakota will have roughly 2,000 locations left to reach with fiber broadband.
