Michigan and Maine have recently announced the acceptance of applications for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) rural broadband program, providing substantial budgets for enhancing broadband access. Michigan's funding exceeds $1.5 billion, with applications due by April 9, while Maine allocates $272 million with a deadline of February 28. Colorado, with $827 million earmarked, will begin its second funding round on January 27. The programs are guided by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s criteria to ensure effective deployment in unserved areas, highlighting the importance of local community support and engagement.
Michigan's BEAD program emphasizes scalability and resiliency, rewarding providers for infrastructure improvements and community engagement, significantly enhancing rural broadband access.
Maine's BEAD funding process focuses on local support and community engagement, ensuring effective deployment of broadband to underserved areas.
In Colorado, the second round of BEAD funding aims to further bridge the digital divide, with a significant budget to enhance broadband accessibility.
The BEAD funding criteria across states include various performance metrics, such as affordability and deployment speed, essential for effective broadband expansion.
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