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States Diverge on $42B Broadband Program Progress

6/5/2025

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State broadband leaders are navigating a complex landscape as they push forward with plans tied to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. While Utah forges ahead, states like Minnesota and Michigan hit the brakes, anxiously awaiting crucial guidance from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration this July.

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Story summary

State broadband leaders are navigating a complex landscape as they push forward with plans tied to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. While Utah forges ahead, states like Minnesota and Michigan hit the brakes, anxiously awaiting crucial guidance from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration this July.