Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Sector: Government • Location: United States
Source: State Scoop
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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Description | 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. |
Original sector | Broadband |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Telecommunications, Broadband |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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