Biden-Harris Administration Approves Alabama and Florida’s "Internet for All" Initial Proposals

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Alabama and Florida’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This approval enables Alabama and Florida to request access to funding and begin implementation of the BEAD program. One year from Initial Proposal approval, states must submit a Final Proposal that details, among other things, the outcome of the subgrantee selection process and how the state will ensure universal coverage.

  • Alabama: Over $1.4 billion
  • Florida: Over $1.1 billion

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Alabama and Florida’s "Internet for All" Initial Proposals