State Broadband Leaders Network (SBLN)
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA program convenes and facilitates the State Broadband Leaders Network (SBLN), a community of practitioners who work on state broadband initiatives. SBLN participants share priorities and best practices and discuss emerging telecommunications policy issues. The network also provides a forum to strengthen policy and program connections among states, local jurisdictions and federal agencies.
For more information on the SBLN, consult the SBLN Fact Sheet
State Broadband Programs
Select ‘state’ to review State Broadband Programs
Alabama
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Maureen NeighborsDigital Expansion Division ChiefAlabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs334-353-0767
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,401,221,901.77
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$30,039,459.40
California
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Robert OsbornDirector, Communications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(916) 327-7788
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Jonathan LakritzProgram Manager, Communications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(415) 703-1590
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Ali EshraghiBEAD Program SupervisorCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(415) 793-1183
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Michael MinkusCommunications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commissiono: (213) 372-1367 | m: (916) 905-7364
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Laura SasakiBEAD Program Supervisor, California Public Utilities CommissionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(530) 954-0358
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Scott AdamsDeputy Director of Broadband and Digital Literacy, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 661-2511
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Kristina CroweBusiness Services Manager, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 270-8697
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Aracely HernandezDigital Inclusion Manager, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 940-6554
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Maria M. KellyBroadband Access & Deployment Advisor, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 908-9527
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Anh NguyenEngagement and Operations Manager, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 937-2785
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James SpencerBroadband Administrative Manager, Office of Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 805-7695
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,864,136,508.93
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$93,644,493.62
Alaska
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Alaska Broadband Office is located within the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,017,139,672.42
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$88,896,493.83
American Samoa
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kirk AabBEAD Program AdministratorDepartment of Commerce, American Samoa Government(684) 252-6474
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Ginger PorterContractorDepartment of Commerce, American Samoa Government(808) 956-9557
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband CORD Office coordinates territorial broadband activities. It is located within the American Samoa Department of Commerce.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$37,564,827.53
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Arizona
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Arizona Commerce Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$993,112,231.37
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$30,281,277.00
Arkansas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kimberly YoungAdministrative AnalystArkansas State Broadband Office(501) 683-6000
State broadband coordinators:
The Arkansas State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,024,303,993.86
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Colorado
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$826,522,650.41
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$2,710,970.97
Connecticut
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Burt CohenStaff Attorney & Broadband Policy CoordinatorOffice of Consumer Counsel(860) 827-2922
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Doug CaseyExecutive DirectorConnecticut Commission for Educational Technology(860) 622-2224
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Kevin PisacichDirectorOffice of Telecommunications and Broadband, Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy(860) 827-2638
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of State Broadband is located within the Office of Consumer Counsel, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 16-2a (c).
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$144,180,792.71
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Delaware
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Connor PerryBroadband Executive DirectorDepartment of Technology and Information
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Michelle O'GradyGrant ManagerDepartment of Technology and Information
State broadband coordinators:
The Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is the state’s central IT organization, chartered to deliver core services to other state organizations and exercise governance over the technology direction and investments of the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$107,748,384.66
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
District of Columbia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kevin HughesBroadband Director, DC State Broadband and Digital Equity OfficeOffice of the Chief Technology Officer
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Henry LoftonDeputy Chief Technology OfficerOffice of the Chief Technology Officer
State broadband coordinators:
The State Broadband & Digital Equity Office is located within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$100,694,786.93
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Florida
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Paul WotherspoonChief of Broadband FundingOffice of Broadband, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(850) 717-8403
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Sean LewisChief of Broadband InitiativesOffice of Broadband, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(850) 717-8526
State broadband coordinators:
Florida’s Office of Broadband is coordinated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,169,947,392.70
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$2,812,086.07
Georgia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Jessica SimmonsDeputy Chief Information Officer for Broadband and Special ProjectsGeorgia Technology Authority(470) 261-6826
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Sarah BaskaDirector of Broadband Program OperationsGeorgia Technology Authority(404) 823-8028
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William GastonBroadband Infrastructure Manager, Georgia Broadband ProgramGeorgia Technology Authority(404) 452-9747
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Oneisha FreemanDigital Connectivity ManagerGeorgia Technology Authority(470) 217-7289
State broadband coordinators:
The Georgia Broadband Program is a collaborative effort led by the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Technology Authority.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,307,214,371.30
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$13,351,233.14
Guam
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Melissa BettisInfrastructure CoordinatorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 685-2669
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Carlo CarinoAdministratorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 646-3154
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Infrastructure Policy and Development within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$156,831,733.59
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Hawaii
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Burt LumBroadband Strategy Officer, Hawaii Broadband & Digital Equity OfficeDepartment of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)(808) 587-9001
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Garret YoshimiVP for Information Technology and Chief Information OfficerUniversity of Hawaii (UH)(808) 956-3501
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Jaren TenganBroadband CoordinatorDepartment of Hawaiian Home Lands(808) 620-9593
State broadband coordinators:
The Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office is located within The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and works in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on broadband-related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$149,484,493.57
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$37,356,955.00
Idaho
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Ramón S. Hobdey-SánchezBroadband Development ManagerIdaho Department of Commerce
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Jake ReynoldsCommerce Administrator for Business Development and OperationsIdaho Department of Commerce
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$583,256,249.88
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$6,209,732.74
Illinois
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Devon BraunsteinDirector, Illinois Office of BroadbandIllinois Office of Broadband, Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity(773) 550-1780
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,040,420,751.50
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$14,557,740.21
Indiana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Steve CoxState Infrastructure DirectorIndiana Office of Technology(317) 407-1530
State broadband coordinators:
The Indiana Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$868,109,929.79
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Iowa
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Matt BehrensState Chief Information OfficerState of Iowa, Department of Management(515) 281-3462
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of the Chief Information Officer coordinates all broadband-related activities in the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$415,331,313.00
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$69,455,572.76
Kansas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Bill AbstonBroadband DirectorKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 296-9941
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Stephen SheltonBroadband Data and GIS AnalystKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 481-8150
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Morgan BarnesEngagement and Outreach ManagerKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 480-8555
State broadband coordinators:
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is located within the Kansas Department of Commerce, per Executive Order No. 20-67.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$451,725,998.15
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$42,514,219.13
Kentucky
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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John HicksState Budget DirectorOffice of the State Budget Director(502) 564-1218
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,086,172,536.86
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Louisiana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Veneeth lyengarExecutive Director for Broadband and ConnectivityState of Louisiana(225) 219-7594
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Thomas Tyler Jr.Deputy Director for Broadband and ConnectivityState of Louisiana(225) 342-7000
State broadband coordinators:
The Louisiana Department of Administration (DOLA) serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,355,554,552.94
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$2,673,831.02
Maine
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Maggie Drummond-BahlSenior Director of Digital Equity and PartnershipsMaine Connectivity Authority - Digital Equity Program Lead(207) 838-8658
State broadband coordinators:
The Maine Connectivity Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$271,977,723.07
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$30,016,472.13
Maryland
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$267,738,400.71
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$15,438,845.47
Massachusetts
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Steve BakerDirector of Broadband and Digital EquityMassachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
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Michael BaldinoDirector and General CounselMassachusetts Broadband Institute(508) 870-0312
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$147,422,464.39
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Michigan
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,559,362,479.29
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$61,256,705.72
Minnesota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Bree MakiExecutive Director, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7289
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Diane WellsDeputy Director, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7613
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Hannah BucklandDigital Equity Lead, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7267
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Jenn FrostBroadband Grants Administrator, MN Office of BB DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7442
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Karrie JansenBroadband Grants Administrator, MN Office of BB DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7140
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Carol BossuytBroadband Grants Specialist, MN Office of BB Development.MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7159
State broadband coordinators:
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Office of Broadband Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$651,839,368.20
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$8,159,762.63
Mississippi
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Sally Burchfield DotyDirectorBroadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM)
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,203,561,563.05
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$2,745,920.19
Missouri
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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BJ TanksleyDirectorOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 522-6261
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Adam ThorpProgram Manager, BEADOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-3913
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Harry BozoianCommunity Development SpecialistOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-4456
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband Development is within Missouri’s Department of Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,736,302,708.39
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Montana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Adam CarpenterState Data Officer/Broadband Program Mapping Contract ManagerMontana Department of Administration
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Russ Katherman, P.E.Architecture & Engineering Division Administrator/Broadband Program Engineering Assessment/Contract ManagerMontana Department of Administration(406) 444-3332 | (406) 444-3104
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Sarah BartowAgency Performance Advisor/Broadband Program Mapping Data AdvisorMontana Department of Administration(406) 444-4228
State broadband coordinators:
The Department of Administration serves as the state’s coordinator for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$628,973,798.59
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$11,756,500.00
Nebraska
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Rachel KilcoinBroadband Communications DirectorNebraska State Broadband Office(402) 479-4756
State broadband coordinators:
The Nebraska State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$405,281,070.41
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$7,274,959.25
Nevada
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Brian MitchellDirectorGovernor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology(775) 687-0988
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$416,666,229.74
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$43,771,342.27
New Hampshire
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Matthew ConservaBroadband Business AdministratorNH Department of Business & Economic Affairs (BEA)(603) 271-4963
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband Initiative is located within the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$196,560,278.97
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$11,969,000.00
New Jersey
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Valarry C. BullardDirectorNew Jersey State Office of Broadband Connectivity(609) 571-0196
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Matthew BentleyDeputy Director of Federal Affairs/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law CoordinatorOffice of the New Jersey Governor(202) 772-5386
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$263,689,548.65
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$24,176,692.13
New Mexico
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Jeff LopezBroadband DirectorOffice of Broadband Access and Expansion(505) 637-1911
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Andrew WilderBEAD CoordinatorOffice of Broadband Access and Expansion(505) 469-8686
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband Access and Expansion Act (SB 93) was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 7, 2021, establishing the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion within the Department of Information Technology to serve as the state’s point of contact for broadband-related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$675,372,311.86
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$48,495,928.49
New York
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Joshua BreitbartSenior Vice PresidentConnectALL Office, Empire State Development
State broadband coordinators:
New York State Broadband Program Office serves as the state’s single point of contact for broadband development and deployment efforts.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$664,618,251.49
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$14,547,750.00
North Carolina
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Maggie WoodsInterim Policy DirectorNCDIT Division of Broadband & Digital Equity(919) 713-3012
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Annette TaylorDeputy Secretary for Broadband & Digital OpportunityNorth Carolina Department of Information Technology(984) 800-2644
State broadband coordinators:
The Division of Broadband & Digital Equity, located within the N.C. Department of Information Technology, is comprised of the Broadband Infrastructure Office and the nation’s first Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,532,999,481.15
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$11,186,162.82
North Dakota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Brian NewbyState Broadband Program DirectorND Information Technology(701) 328-9009
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Brian NybakkenBroadband Program ManagerND Information Technology Department(701) 328-1565
State broadband coordinators:
The Information Technology Department is a cabinet agency, which oversees the state’s broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$130,162,815.12
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$19,710,574.47
Northern Mariana Islands
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Glen HunterDirectorBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Darlene DuBrallProgram ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Frank CelisDE Project ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Krissa Deleon GuererroBEAD Outreach CoordinatorBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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DeFaustina CamachoDE Outreach SpecialistBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Dayna MacaranasMarketing and Social MediaBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Melia JohnsonBPD Admin OfficerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Darlene DuBrallProgram ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband Policy and Development Office within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$80,796,709.02
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Ohio
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
BroadbandOhio, housed within the Department of Development, is the state office dedicated to enhancing broadband-related activity within the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$793,688,107.63
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$27,540,553.83
Oklahoma
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Oklahoma Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$797,435,691.25
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$14,547,482.42
Oregon
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Daniel HolbrookBroadband ManagerOregon Broadband Office, Business Oregon(503) 877-7006
State broadband coordinators:
The Oregon Broadband Office is placed within the Oregon Business Development Department, per ORS 285A.166.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$688,914,932.17
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$223,882.89
Pennsylvania
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,161,778,272.41
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Puerto Rico
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Enrique A. Völckers-NinDeputy Secretary for Innovation, Information, Data & Technology, Government of Puerto RicoExecutive Director, Puerto Rico Broadband Program787-721-7000 ext. 3070
State broadband coordinators:
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program is located within the Puerto Rico Office of Management & Budget.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$334,614,151.70
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$9,303,468.52
Rhode Island
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Daniela FairchildDirector of Operations and Special ProjectsRI Commerce Corporation(401) 278-9187
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Brian ThornDirector of Broadband StrategyRhode Island Commerce Corporation(401) 278-9186
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband & Digital Equity, housed at Rhode Island Commerce, is engaged in statewide broadband mapping activities and efforts to close the digital divide in the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$108,718,820.75
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
South Carolina
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Jim StritzingerBroadband DirectorSC Broadband Office, Office of Regulatory Staff(803) 737-8025
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Mike HerzbergerDeputy DirectorSC Broadband Office, Office of Regulatory Staff(803) 737-3611
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband Coordinator within the Office of Regulatory Staff serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities, enabled by Proviso 73.6.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$551,535,983.05
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
South Dakota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Ann Gesick JohnsonDirector, Business AnalyticsGovernor’s Office of Economic Development
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Sarah EbelingBroadband CoordinatorGovernor's Office of Economic Development(605) 367-4932
State broadband coordinators:
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development oversees the ConnectSD Program.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$207,227,523.92
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tennessee
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Taylre BeatyState Broadband DirectorTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)(615) 906-1057
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Emily HaleBroadband Grant Program ManagerTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)(615) 906-1057
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Donovan SpannBroadband Infrastructure CoordinatorTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State broadband coordinators:
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$813,319,680.22
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$13,574,073.00
Texas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Bryant ClaytonDirector, State Broadband Development OfficeTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
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Andrea PachecoBroadband Outreach CoordinatorTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$3,312,616,455.45
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$63,183,896.37
Utah
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Rebecca DilgDirectorGovernor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | Utah Broadband Center(801) 538-8681
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Claire WarnickProgram ManagerGovernor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | Utah Broadband Center(801) 450-6682
State broadband coordinators:
The Utah Broadband Center in the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity is the state’s broadband office. It works to ensure that publicly funded broadband projects are accessible and provide a public benefit, develops the statewide digital connectivity plan, and administers the Broadband Access Grant Program.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$317,399,741.54
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Vermont
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Christine HallquistExecutive DirectorVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 636-7853
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Alexei MonsarattDirector of Broadband ProjectsVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 522-9744
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Alissa MatthewsExecutive Assistant/GISVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 461-5773
State broadband coordinators:
The Division for Telecommunications and the Division for Connectivity and the Vermont Community Broadband Board coordinate broadband activities for the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$228,913,019.08
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Virgin Islands
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
-
Jenifer O'NealDirectorOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)(340) 774-0750 ext. 2720
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$27,103,240.86
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Virginia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Tamarah Holmes, Ph.D.Broadband Director, DHCD Office of BroadbandVirginia Department of Housing and Community Development(804) 371-7056
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,481,489,572.87
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$23,172,426.20
Washington
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Aaron WheelerDirectorWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(306) 918-1241
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Connie RiveraBroadband Infrastructure Programs ManagerWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(360) 704-9535
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Sean ArdussiDigital Equity Programs SupervisorWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(360) 480-5590
State broadband coordinators:
The Washington State Broadband Office is housed within the Washington State Department of Commerce.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,227,742,066.30
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$11,782,208.20
West Virginia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kelly WorkmanDirectorWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband(O) 304-352-4115 (C) 304-389-4882
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Mitch CarmichaelCabinet SecretaryWest Virginia Department of Economic Development(304) 558-2234
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Todd GoddardProject Manager, Innovation & Broadband (ARC, HUD, CDBG)WV Development Office(O) (304) 352-3986
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Jamie HoffmannGIS Coordinator, ARPA Program ManagerWV Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband(O) 304-352-3979 (C) 304-941-6389
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Dottie UnderwoodFinance ManagerWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Broadband Office(O) 304-352-3968 (C) 681-245-90979
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Derek ZelkowskiDigital Equity Officer, Project CoordinatorWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Broadband Office(O) 304-352-2398 (C) 304-380-8947
State broadband coordinators:
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO), Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council work cooperatively to pursue broadband development in West Virginia.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,210,800,969.85
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Wisconsin
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Alyssa KenneyState Broadband and Digital Equity DirectorWisconsin Broadband Office, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin(608) 267-2160
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Rory TikalskyBroadband Expansion ManagerWisconsin Broadband Office (WBO), Public Service Commission of Wisconsin(608) 206-4397
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$1,055,823,573.71
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$4,213,892.01
Wyoming
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funds:
$347,877,921.27
Broadband Infrastructure Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
No awardee data available for this program.
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Total Funds:
$1,261,170.90