Oregon Encourages BEAD Pre-Qualification
Oregon broadband office raised concerns about BEAD funding gaps.

Oregon broadband office raised concerns about BEAD funding gaps.
July 8, 2024 - The Oregon Broadband Office anticipates that some project areas might not receive any bids in the first round of the Broadband Equity, Access and Development program.
As a result, the state is planning to open discussions with applicants who have already been pre-qualified but have not decided whether to seek BEAD funding.
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