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Virginia
NTIA Approves BEAD Initial Proposals Virginia, New Mexico
The agency allocated over $1.4 billion to Virginia and $675 million to New Mexico.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce, is implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including broadband funding.
Virginia
The agency allocated over $1.4 billion to Virginia and $675 million to New Mexico.
Vermont
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
Massachusetts
The state was allocated $147 million through BEAD.
Funding
The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.
Funding
A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.
Utah
The regions will receive a combined $425 million in BEAD money.
Cybersecurity
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
Michigan
The state can now implement its digital equity plan.
FCC
Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.
Connecticut
The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.
Rhode Island
The state was allocated $108 million BEAD funds.
Hawaii
The state was allocated $194 million through BEAD.
Colorado
The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.
Idaho
Idaho Office of Broadband will provide 28 days for rebuttals to coverage challenges.
Funding
The call joins industry-wide support for greater funding.
Louisiana
The provider will award grants to ensure small businesses can connect to digital resources.