So far, Two-Thirds of BEAD Locations Getting Fiber

Eight more states are taking public comment on their final spending plans under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, bringing the total to at least nineteen. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Delaware, and New Jersey posted drafts of their final proposals on August 26. Oklahoma, Georgia, and Maryland posted their draft plans on August 25, and Montana posted its plan on August 22. After taking public comments for one week each, states will submit their plans to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for approval, the final step before state broadband offices can start funding projects under the $42.45 billion program. States have until Sept. 4, 2025 to make their submissions, aside from California and Texas, which were granted extensions.