Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, D.C, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, N.D., Pennsylvania, S.C., Virginia, and W.V. received awards.
'This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.'
Charter said it needs to pay to replace a majority of poles to connect for some projects.
39 states and territories have submitted letters of intent to participate in the NTIA's Internet for All initiative.