Broadband

The BEAD program is entering its competitive grant phase. Success depends on understanding state scoring rubrics that prioritize cost efficiency, affordability, labor practices, and other metrics like network reliability and community engagement. Competitive analysis, project area definition, and cost optimization are key to crafting winning bids and managing potential overlaps. Applicants must assess their economics […]

42 Billion. That’s the amount of federal funding provided for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (“BEAD”) – and everybody wants a piece of the pie. This investment will impact nearly every aspect of the broadband space, providing more high-speed internet access than any previous federal effort. With a goal to get all Americans

On June 26th, the NTIA allocated state funding amounts under the BEAD program. Each state, plus DC, was awarded at least $100 million, and 19 states will distribute over $1 billion. States have 180 days from June 30th to submit their Initial Proposal, and may begin submitting proposals as early as July 1st. The first

Watch JLA’s Broadband Funding Webinar! To help close the digital divide, the United States Government has introduced the BEAD program to assist with closing the gap of internet access. In this webinar, Widelity joins JLA Advisors on Telecompetitor to discuss this program and how it can impact communities.

Watch JLA’s Broadband Breakfast Webinar! We dig deeper into BEAD and share our insights on how state broadband offices should approach matching funds, cost-sharing, and other compliance requirements.