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 involved | Eligible 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.