BEAD Program Drives $100M+ Broadband Expansion in Spokane County
Four providers to deploy mix of fiber, wireless and satellite service.
April 14, 2026 – More than $100 million from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment fund is now driving broadband investments in Washington’s Spokane County.
The state’s broadband office director Jordan Arnold visited Spokane and Deer Park on Thursday to connect with local partners and see BEAD investments at work.
Spokane County will use the federal funding to expand broadband and mobile connectivity through partnerships with multiple providers. The funding includes about $90 million provisionally awarded to Broadlinc, along with additional state matching funds.
