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Arkansas Plans $308M Broadband Access for 79,272 Homes

8/26/2025

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Arkansas proposed its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to connect 79,272 unserved locations for $308.3 million.
The plan prioritizes fiber connections for 76% of these locations, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026, pending NTIA approval by December.
Public comments are accepted until August 29, with final submissions due by September 4.

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Story summary

Arkansas proposed its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to connect 79,272 unserved locations for $308.3 million.
The plan prioritizes fiber connections for 76% of these locations, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026, pending NTIA approval by December.
Public comments are accepted until August 29, with final submissions due by September 4.