Every State and Territory is Ready to Implement Internet for All

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has reached a major milestone on the road to connecting everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service. As of November 19, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five territories participating in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program have approved Internet for All plans. These plans outline how each state and territory will connect every one of their residents to the Internet. NTIA approval means all 56 states and territories are taking the next steps to request access to their allocated BEAD funding and select the providers who will build and upgrade the high-speed Internet networks of the future.