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West Virginia BEAD Projects Kick Off as Other Broadband Projects Finish

The state is wrapping up projects under the American Rescue Plan Act and working with ISPs to navigate permitting for BEAD.

Abby Larkin

Jul 15, 2026 — 2 min read

Photo of West Virginia Office of Broadband director Kelly Workman speaking to lawmakers at the West Virginia Capitol in 2022, by Will Price/WV Legislative Photography.

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2026 – West Virginia internet service providers are working on obtaining permits for projects under the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program.

Members of West Virginia’s Broadband Enhancement Council received updates on federally funded broadband expansion projects last Thursday.

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