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States Submit Broadband Plans Amid Satellite Shift and Controversy

8/29/2025

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By August 28, 2025, 28 states submitted final spending plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, due by September 4.
Nevada's plan targets 64% fiber coverage, reduced from 80%, with a rise in low Earth orbit satellite services.
New Mexico and Montana are increasingly using satellite and fixed wireless solutions due to geographic challenges.
The Trump administration's regulations have altered funding preferences, affecting fiber allocations.
SpaceX is contesting Louisiana and Virginia's plans, requesting priority for its applications.

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Story summary

By August 28, 2025, 28 states submitted final spending plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, due by September 4.
Nevada's plan targets 64% fiber coverage, reduced from 80%, with a rise in low Earth orbit satellite services.
New Mexico and Montana are increasingly using satellite and fixed wireless solutions due to geographic challenges.
The Trump administration's regulations have altered funding preferences, affecting fiber allocations.
SpaceX is contesting Louisiana and Virginia's plans, requesting priority for its applications.