Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) updates



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oct. 17, 2024

*BEAD Updates*

Save the dates! New trainings available

The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) will be hosting four upcoming training sessions for the BEAD application process.


* *Topic: Checklist and maps* – 1 p.m., Oct. 30 and 2 p.m., Nov. 7
* *Topic: BEAD application and Zoom grants portal* – 2 p.m., Nov. 14 and 2 p.m., Nov. 20.

Registration links for the event will be available on our Internet for All page [ [link removed] ] prior to each event.

 

"Getting Ready for BEAD Checklist" updated

WSBO has also released an updated version of our Getting Ready for the BEAD Checklist document. This document guides the application process for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It outlines required attachments, eligibility criteria, and other critical considerations for applicants.


* View the updated Getting Ready for BEAD Checklist (PDF) [ [link removed] ]

 

Updated BEAD project area maps posted

WSBO posted updated BEAD construction project area maps this week detailing unserved and underserved locations across the state. These maps will provide a foundation as we work to achieve Internet for All in Washington.

These maps will be periodically updated to reflect the most current information available. *Small changes may still occur*, as final approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is pending.


* View the list of areas updated on the BEAD construction area maps [ [link removed] ]
* View project area maps [ [link removed] ]

*Funding application anticipated next month; no construction expected for a year or more*

Washington’s challenge process [ [link removed] ] began last April and received more than 87,400 challenges. The process allowed eligible entities, including non-profit organizations, tribal governments and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), to dispute the level of internet service reported on the Federal Communications (FCC) national broadband map.

BEAD applicants will use the updated maps to prepare their applications for the state's $1.23 billion in BEAD funding.

We anticipate opening our BEAD funding application in November. It is important to note that the general public will not see project construction for a year or more. Major project pieces including project application, funding award and permitting, still have to happen before a shovel hits the ground. Local project leaders receiving BEAD funding will set their project’s schedule. 

*Questions? 
*Please email any questions to [email protected]_._

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*About Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) [ [link removed] ]*

The BEAD program [ [link removed] ] is working to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, tribal nations, communities, internet providers and other stakeholders to build infrastructure where needed and increase high-speed internet adoption. The federal program provides over $42 billion for infrastructure planning and implementation nationwide. Washington will receive more than $1.23 billion in funding.

Please continue to monitor Washington’s Internet for All website  [ [link removed] ]for the most up-to-date information on the BEAD process. On the same webpage, you can also subscribe to email updates.

 

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