Broadband Equity Access
and Deployment Program

Provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

$42.45 billion to
expand high-speed
internet access

This program funds projects that help expand high-speed Internet access and use. It supports infrastructure deployment, mapping, and adoption. This includes planning and capacity-building in state offices. And it supports outreach and coordination with local communities. We aim to expand Internet access to these priority areas

  • Unserved locations (No access to 25/3 Mbps)
  • Underserved locations (No access to 100/20 Mbps)

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Timeline

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BEAD Program

Eligible entities
All 50 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
Other Territories: U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Example eligible use of funds
Planning for the deployment of high-speed Internet, including conducting research, collecting data, outreach, and training
Deploying or upgrading Internet in unserved or underserved areas or improving service to community anchor organizations
Installing Internet and Wi-Fi in multi-unit residential buildings
Adoption and digital equity programs
Workforce development programs and vocational training
Ways to get involvedEligible entities must conduct coordination with local government, Tribes, community organizations, and individuals within their jurisdiction. Members of the public are encouraged to contact U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and territories to learn about more ways to get involved.

Where we’re today

Many Americans lack
access to affordable,
reliable, high - speed
Internet

America runs on high-speed internet. A strong internet
connection powers our economy and supports
education. It fosters better public health. And, it
connects loved ones and strengthens social ties. But
not everyone is connected. Too many Americans are
cut off from the opportunities that high-speed internet
makes possible. That’s why we’re working to bring
high-speed internet to all Americans.

Where we’re Going

The BEAD Program includes over $42B for high-speed Internet access

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, BEAD is a federal grant program that aims to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, communities, and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it to and increase adoption of high-speed internet. BEAD prioritizes unserved locations that have no internet access or that only have access under 25/3 Mbps and underserved locations only have access under 100/20 Mbps.

Find out if your state/territory
has its BEAD or Digital Equity
Draft Plans/Proposals out for
Public Comment.

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BEAD State Broadband
Office Resource Index.

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BEAD Program
Frequently Asked Questions.

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