The BEAD report highlighted that despite larger populations receiving greater funding, over 60% of the total funds focus on states with higher rural populations, ensuring they get the support needed for reliable internet infrastructure.
Among top-funded states per resident, such as Alaska and West Virginia, an average of 14% of households lack internet access, underscoring the urgent need for these funds in rural areas.
The initial allocation guarantees $100 million baseline funding per state, with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration prioritizing additional resources based on the count of high-cost locations in each region.
Texas stands out with $3.3 billion as the highest recipient of BEAD funds, while the District of Columbia receives the lowest amount of $101 million in this broadband funding distribution.
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