Louisiana BEAD-funded broadband equipment now live

In a memo obtained by The Wire Report, the province told stakeholders it will not seek applications under the proposed Last Mile Challenge program. Davis Legree has the story. https://lnkd.in/epebcKGT

Some of the first internet connections funded through the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program have gone live, in Louisiana and Nebraska, signaling a shift from the program’s tenuous planning phase to deployment. https://lnkd.in/ebeiSGiq

We’re expanding Spectrum's fiber broadband network in Clark County, Indiana to reach 2,900+ more homes and businesses. That’s very good news for rural connectivity. And for anyone who has ever stared at a buffering screen like it personally betrayed them. More: https://ow.ly/VmSN30sVFt8

Louisiana is home to the first BEAD-funded tower in the country! Nextlink Internet recently activated the tower, bringing up to gigabit-speed internet to 104 locations across Bossier Parish via fixed wireless infrastructure. This makes Louisiana the first state to convert BEAD funding into live infrastructure, adding to our string of national firsts! Read more about the announcement: https://lnkd.in/epCCh6X2

Minister Patrick O’Donovan tells us about the real-life impact of the rollout of the Government’s National Broadband Plan for communities across the country, in particular island communities.  Déanann an tAire Patrick O’Donovan cur síos dúinn ar an dea-thionchar atá ag cur i bhfeidhm an Phleain Náisiúnta Leathanbhanda de chuid an Rialtais ar phobail ar fud na tíre, go háirithe pobail oileánda. Patrick O'Donovan TD National Broadband Ireland

Really fun to participate in these types of events to see our projects at work! The California Public Utilities Commission has made investments across the state that will catalyze broadband connectivity for communities that need it most. This project in Glenn County will provide up to 10 gigabit(!) fiber service to approximately 7,700 county residents, with over 100 miles of underground fiber deployed.

John Barrett, Vice President of Government Affairs at Great Plains Communications, joined U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and Nebraska telecommunications leaders and stakeholders for a roundtable discussion on the future of rural broadband. The discussion highlighted the importance of expanding fiber infrastructure and strengthening support for broadband initiatives that deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity to underserved communities across Nebraska. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eYj7XEWE #RuralBroadband #BroadbandExpansion #FiberInternet #Nebraska #DigitalInfrastructure #Connectivity #Telecommunications #RuralConnectivity #BroadbandAccess #GreatPlainsCommunications

Big day for broadband in Wisconsin as we open the 2026 State Broadband Expansion Grant round and make $60 million in funding available to build broadband in unserved areas. #internetforall #ForwardWisconsin https://lnkd.in/g-mhKg-Q

Texas’s award of more than $113 million in middle-mile grants expands the infrastructure connecting backbone networks to last-mile providers. Read how states are investing in broadband foundations to improve resiliency, support competition, and extend connectivity to rural and underserved areas. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dJsCMWE2 #Broadband #MiddleMile #IPInfusion

Texas’s award of more than $113 million in middle-mile grants expands the infrastructure connecting backbone networks to last-mile providers. Read how states are investing in broadband foundations to improve resiliency, support competition, and extend connectivity to rural and underserved areas. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/giG9JpmC #Broadband #MiddleMile #IPInfusion