BEAD

The federal National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the plan. Two steps remain for it to be enacted. read more >

CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications unpacks the complexity of the long-awaited task of bringing broadband to the rural Arkansas. read more >

A mix of local and national firms were chosen to advance the goal of bringing coverage to "every single location in the state." read more >

Arkansas plans to submit a revised broadband proposal nearly a month early, but advocates worry the policy changes have undermined years of preparation. read more >

Arkansas was nearing the finish line of a plan to connect 99% of unserved locations — then came new federal rules. Now, rural advocates fear the changes will force communities to settle for subpar service. read more >

The state will have to rescind grants awarded through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program for a fresh bidding round. read more >

Between the state and UAMS, Arkansas was set to receive nearly $28 million to expand broadband access in rural and low-income communities. read more >

The proposal details Arkansas’ plans for operating its broadband infrastructure grant program, requirements for potential applicants and non-deployment priorities. read more >

The State Broadband Office is taking public comment on broadband needs in Arkansas. read more >

With over $1B from the BEAD program, Arkansas stands to build out internet infrastructure in rural areas and finally close the state’s digital divide. read more >

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funding will be used to deploy or upgrade broadband networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service. read more >