The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Iowa’s Initial Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The NTIA allocated over $415 million to fund the buildout of broadband infrastructure to all unserved and underserved locations throughout Iowa. The approval allows Iowa to request access to the funding and begin implementation of its BEAD program. The proposal provides a detailed view of Iowa’s BEAD program and is now available on the Iowa Department of Management’s website. A webinar for prospective applicants is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To attend, register here.
