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Colorado's BEAD Program Secures $420.6M for Connectivity

12/3/2025

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Colorado's BEAD program totals $420.6 million to reach 96,000 underserved residents.
The funding is part of a $42.45 billion BEAD initiative and was reduced from $826.5 million after regulatory changes under U.S. President Donald Trump deprioritizing fiber.
Wyoming received BEAD approval; Gov. Mark Gordon credited U.S. President Donald Trump for support.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved plans for 26 states and will finalize provider agreements.

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Colorado's BEAD program totals $420.6 million to reach 96,000 underserved residents.
The funding is part of a $42.45 billion BEAD initiative and was reduced from $826.5 million after regulatory changes under U.S. President Donald Trump deprioritizing fiber.
Wyoming received BEAD approval; Gov. Mark Gordon credited U.S. President Donald Trump for support.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved plans for 26 states and will finalize provider agreements.