The federal government freed up billions in BEAD money. Some of it can now fund places that missed the first round.
The trade site Broadband Communities reports that federal broadband money is moving to new places. NTIA took back more than $21 billion in BEAD funds that states had cut from their plans. That money can now go to locations found after states sent in their plans.
States and territories can all use this, not just Alaska. In Alaska, it could add more than 5,000 new eligible locations.
For contractors, this means the subgrantee list can grow. A subgrantee is the company a state picks to build the network. New names may show up. New areas may open.
One Thing to Try
Open your state broadband office website. Find the subgrantee list. A subgrantee is the company picked to build with BEAD money. Look for ISPs and co-ops that work near you. Write down their names. Call one and ask what work is coming.
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