Indiana to Spend $400 Million to Fund New BEAD Projects
Construction could begin this fall, with all BEAD-funded buildouts expected to finish by 2030.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2026 - Better internet access is on the way for thousands of homes and businesses across Indiana.
More than 122,000 homes and businesses across Indiana are set to receive high-speed broadband service after the state awarded more than $400 million in federal broadband contracts to 24 internet providers, Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday.
The funding comes through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, which is intended to connect unserved and underserved locations with reliable high-speed internet.
Indiana received nearly $486.3 million through the program. Participating internet service providers are required to contribute at least 25% of project costs, but the companies awarded contracts committed more than $300 million in additional matching funds, according to the Indiana Broadband Office.
Braun said the investments are aimed especially at rural communities that have lacked dependable service.
“Broadband service isn’t a luxury, it is a necessity,” Braun said in a statement. “These homes and businesses, especially those in the most rural parts of our state, will finally have access to reliable service for everyday tasks such as remote work, telehealth and schoolwork.”
Construction on some projects could begin as early as this fall, with all BEAD-funded construction expected to finish by the end of 2030, the state said.
The announcement marks the largest broadband infrastructure investment Indiana has undertaken, according to Chief Broadband Officer Megan Minor.
“It has been a long time coming, and Hoosiers in every corner of the state are excited and ready for the broadband service that this program will provide,” Minor said. “It will succeed because internet service providers, residents, local leaders, and partners across the state have stepped up to meet the moment.”
The state is also preparing for a second round of BEAD applications after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration released a supplemental deployment policy notice earlier this month. That round is expected to cover addresses that were not included in the initial funding process but still lack adequate internet service.
Indiana Broadband Office officials said they are waiting for NTIA to provide the list of eligible addresses before working with pre-qualified providers on new applications and awards.
Residents and businesses can check whether their address is included in a BEAD-funded project through the Indiana Broadband Progress Hub. The map shows the planned provider, projected download and upload speeds, and an expected deployment timeline for each location.
