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Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) Program, funded by the IIJA, is a $42.45 billion federal grant program that aims to connect every American to high-speed internet by funding partnerships to build infrastructure. In June 2023, NTIA announced allocation amounts for all 56 states and territories. States and territories can use their allocated funds for these eligible uses: 

  • Planning for the deployment of high-speed internet, including conducting research, collecting data, outreach, and training
  • Deploying or upgrading internet infrastructure in unserved or underserved areas, or improving service to community anchor institutions
  • Installing internet and Wi-Fi service in multi-unit residential buildings
  • Internet access, adoption and use programs
  • Workforce readiness programs to meet the needs of the infrastructure programs
  • Other activities that increase meaningful use of constructed infrastructure, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary 

BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice Released

NTIA has issued a Policy Notice instituting reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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Click here for the most up-to-date information on the BEAD program.

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene a virtual listening session on the use of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds saved thanks to the Trump Administration and Secretary Lutnick's Benefit of the Bargain reforms. This session will gather input from stakeholders to inform NTIA's future planning and policy development regarding the use of these “nondeployment” funds.

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In remarks at a Free State Foundation Luncheon, Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth discussed how the Benefit of the Bargain reforms restored the BEAD program to its statutory objective and resulted in lower costs for taxpayers, real skin in the game for providers, and faster broadband access for consumers. She also announced an NTIA-led effort to put children first when it comes to screen time at school.
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NTIA Announces Approval of Texas’ BEAD Final Proposal

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WASHINGTON—Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the approval of Texas’ Final Proposal to deliver universal broadband access throughout the state through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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