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States Get 90-Day Extension for $42.45B Broadband Program

4/25/2025

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States now have an extra 90 days to finalize their proposals for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, thanks to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This extension comes as states like West Virginia adapt their plans to incorporate satellite providers like Starlink, amidst growing scrutiny and potential program changes.

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States now have an extra 90 days to finalize their proposals for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, thanks to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This extension comes as states like West Virginia adapt their plans to incorporate satellite providers like Starlink, amidst growing scrutiny and potential program changes.