NTIA Approves Connecticut BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2
The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.

The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.
July 18, 2024 – Connecticut’s Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program was approved by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration on Thursday.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that the state is now “advancing towards universal access, ensuring every Connecticut resident can benefit from this essential resource.”
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