Maryland Receives BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated over $267 million through the BEAD program.

The state was allocated over $267 million through the BEAD program.
July 10, 2024 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Maryland’s Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program initial proposal on Wednesday.
"In order to leave no one behind, we need to get everyone online," said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. "Today, thanks to robust federal support, we take a big step forward in our work to connect every Marylander with affordable, high-speed Internet. And we will not rest until we complete the mission."
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