Kansas Begins BEAD Challenge Process
The state is processing claims of incorrect broadband data ahead of funding infrastructure with its $451 million allocation.

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The state is processing claims of incorrect broadband data ahead of funding infrastructure with its $451 million allocation.
WASHINGTON, December 18, 2023 – Kansas kicked off its BEAD challenge process on Friday, becoming the third state in the nation to start refining broadband coverage data for the program.
The Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program allocates $42.5 billion among states and territories to fund
The former BEAD director urged stakeholders to speak up againstr changes to the program that might be disruptive.
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