Maine's BEAD Final Proposal SUBMITTED TO NTIA!
Maine's BEAD Final Proposal has been submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for review and approval. Click here to read Maine's BEAD Final Proposal.
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
The lack of fast, reliable, and affordable broadband is a major problem in rural, suburban, and even urban America. Issues of digital inclusion and accessibility have exacerbated the digital divide, leaving millions of Americans unable to use technology to improve their lives.
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will provide Maine with a $272 million grant that will bring critical resources to fund broadband infrastructure and digital equity for the entire state. The BEAD program prioritizes Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) that are unserved (less than 25/3 Mbps) and underserved (less than 100/20 Mbps). Learn more about Maine's BEAD planning and process to date here.
BEAD Provisional Awards in Maine
BEAD Milestones To Date
The BEAD Program includes several key milestones with implementation expected to take roughly 6 years. MCA has achieved many of these to date, most recently with the BEAD Final Proposal submission. Click through the arrows to understand each each milestone and head to the BEAD Planning & Process page for more.
Public Engagement
MCA regularly conducts public meetings to bring awareness to the BEAD Program in Maine. Use the calendar below to see upcoming engagements, and check out the Events page for all upcoming public engagements.
