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Virginia Secures $545M for Universal Broadband Access

11/21/2025

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The U.S. Department of Commerce approved Virginia's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal to distribute over $545 million to connect 133,000 unserved homes and businesses.
Governor Glenn Youngkin (Va.) announced that every unserved location now has a funded project.
Since 2022, Virginia has connected three times more homes than other states.
A streamlined process saved taxpayers over $250 million.
Officials say universal broadband access will boost economic growth, public safety, and education and healthcare.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce approved Virginia's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal to distribute over $545 million to connect 133,000 unserved homes and businesses.
Governor Glenn Youngkin (Va.) announced that every unserved location now has a funded project.
Since 2022, Virginia has connected three times more homes than other states.
A streamlined process saved taxpayers over $250 million.
Officials say universal broadband access will boost economic growth, public safety, and education and healthcare.