Helexon signs BEAD subgrant agreements in Michigan
Helexon says they’ve signed subgrant agreements with the state to deliver fiber to rural areas as part of the federal government’s BEAD program.
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Virginia reopens bidding on defaulted BEAD projects
BEAD Earlier this month the Virginia Office of Broadband opened up a new round of bidding for four...
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Last week’s broadband headlines — summarized by AI (Nov. 2-6)
Last Week in Broadband Headlines from Nov. 2-6 Editor’s Note: While this report is written...
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123NET awarded $86 million in BEAD funding for Michigan
123NET’s funding supports multiple projects across Michigan, with 1,700 miles of fiber network being built in a number of counties throughout the state.
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New Mexico gets rolling with first signed BEAD agreement
What’s described as a massive fiber broadband project is set to get underway in New Mexico after state officials signed their first BEAD agreement with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative.
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Colorado ISP disputes findings they acted improperly with public funds
In their announcement, the CBO also said had been referred to law enforcement agencies, including the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
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Bandwidth Hawk: SpaceX could be mortal competition after all
SpaceX will have to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to buy the spectrum it needs. It is at serious risk of a setback if AI stumbles.
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FBA: Why BEAD’s second round deployment plans make sense
Viewpoints The NTIA’s plans for a second Benefit of the Bargain round for BEAD is the policy...
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BEAD’s unspent billions will deliver broadband to additional locations
BEAD A new round of BEAD funding has been announced by the NTIA, clearing the way for additional...
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How Wecom Fiber saw 8x subscriber growth without new operational overhead
Case Studies How Wecom Fiber grew subscribers 8x in 15 months without adding operational overhead...
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All 56 BEAD plans have been approved. What’s next?
BEAD Illinois was the last state to have their plan approved by the NTIA By Brad...
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What to expect at Broadband Communities Summit 2026
Summit ’26 Broadband Communities Summit will dive deep into policy updates, advocacy, and...
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Experts to address network longevity risks in Houston next week
Summit ’26 Experts will focus on risk management and network longevity within the BEAD...
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Texas Broadband Development Office halts BEAD disbursements
News A temporary hold has been placed on all disbursements of BEAD dollars by the Texas Broadband...
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Roth announces extension for Tribal broadband program
News The extension gives eligible applicants more time to build strong proposals, coordinate...
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Illinois and California both remain in a state of BEAD limbo
News Illinois and California continue to remain the only two states not to receive approval from...
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Several ISPs, including Astound, reject Oregon BEAD contracts
News Oregon’s rural internet expansion plans through the BEAD program have hit a roadblock this...
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BEAD delays continue to frustrate but how’d we get here?
Policy The government’s massive broadband spending program, known as BEAD, continues to lack...
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Sitting out BEAD? Why NOVOS FiBER’s CTO has no regrets
Podcasts NOVOS FiBER’s CTO has no regrets about the Dallas-area ISPs decision to sit out...
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Nextlink activates first BEAD-funded tower in Bienville Parish
News BEAD Southern Bienville Parish, in Louisiana, now hosts the first BEAD-funded tower to...
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