https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/broadband/ The latest Flip News stories on broadband. en-GB Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:14:36 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 https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/alaska-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/alaska-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Alaska's $1.02bn BEAD programme is past approval and into delivery: 29 projects from 15 subgrantees are wiring 46,192 homes and businesses, and September brought word that unspent federal funds could connect 5,000 more locations. James Calloway Alaska BEAD broadband Alaska Broadband Office, State of Alaska https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/arizona-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/arizona-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Arizona's BEAD Final Proposal cleared NTIA approval and the NIST review, unlocking a $967m programme across 70 project areas — with Wecom Fiber's $195m award, the state's largest, now in delivery. James Calloway Arizona BEAD broadband Arizona Commerce Authority https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/arkansas-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/arkansas-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Arkansas was in the first wave of NTIA BEAD approvals, secured 100 per cent coverage of more than 79,000 locations for just $308 million, signed the nation's first BEAD grant agreement with Amazon Leo, and now has 210 projects moving toward construction. Sarah Whitfield Arkansas BEAD broadband Arkansas State Broadband Office (ARConnect) https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/california-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/california-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NTIA approved California's $1.42 billion BEAD final proposal on 17 July 2026, covering 270,571 locations with a fibre-satellite-wireless mix; a CPUC resolution to ratify the revised plan was due for a vote on 17 September, starting the six-month window for subgrant agreements. Priya Raman California BEAD broadband Benton Institute for Broadband & Society — California Receives NTIA Approval for BEAD Final Proposal https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/colorado-broadband-bead-briefing/ https://flipnews.co.uk/state-grants/colorado-broadband-bead-briefing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Colorado's BEAD Final Proposal won NTIA approval in December 2025 and the award agreement is signed: 92 projects from 25 providers will connect 96,000-plus residents, with fibre serving 48% of locations and LEO satellite covering 50%. James Calloway Colorado BEAD broadband Colorado Broadband Office