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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

Sector: Government • Location: United States

Source: State Scoop

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Ongoing

The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion initiative created under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund state and local broadband and digital equity efforts. The program includes funding for new or upgraded internet connections to community anchor institutions (CAIs) and other eligible locations. Recent guidance changes have narrowed the definition of CAIs, affecting eligibility and

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Government, Telecommunications, Broadband
Location
United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
State Scoop

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The project “Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from State Scoop.

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion initiative created under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund state and local broadband and digital equity efforts. The program includes funding for new or upgraded internet connections to community anchor institutions (CAIs) and other eligible locations. Recent guidance changes have narrowed the definition of CAIs, affecting eligibility and potential use of remaining funds.

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Broadband

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United States of America (USA)

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Government, Telecommunications, Broadband

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2025-08-14

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