https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/alabama/ The latest Flip News stories on Alabama. en-GB Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:38:21 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/alabama-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/alabama-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Alabama's BEAD final proposal won NTIA approval in March 2026, unlocking nearly $460 million for 63 projects to connect about 92,000 unserved locations, with 71 per cent of projects built on fibre and a notable share going to Amazon's satellite service. Sarah Whitfield Alabama BEAD broadband Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs