The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved an initial proposal from Washington to gain access to funding to expand high-speed internet.
The approval means Washington can request access to its allocation of BEAD funding — over $1.2 billion. The state can also start implementing the BEAD program,
However, without funding from Congress, the last fully funded month was April 2024. Over 300,000 Washingtonians will be impacted by the end of the ACP. “The BEAD program has played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide and helping us meet our goal to bring internet access to every person across Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee said in the NITA news release. “Digital connectivity allows communities to tap into job, health care and education opportunities.
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