Oklahoma has opened its application window for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Pool 1 funding, which focuses primarily on fiber deployment. The funding timeline includes deadlines for non-fiber technologies and further application pools for both fiber and other reliable technologies. Applications will be scored based on criteria such as affordability, outlay per location, and fair labor practices. Strong emphasis is placed on making broadband affordable and ensuring compliance with labor laws, which together aim to widen broadband access across the state.
The Oklahoma BEAD program offers four funding pools with different application windows, focusing on fiber and non-fiber technologies to improve broadband access.
The primary scoring criteria for BEAD applications include outlay per location, affordability, and fair labor practices, totaling up to 160 points.
Affordability plays a significant role in funding decision-making, with points awarded based on pricing tiers aimed at making broadband accessible to communities.
Fair labor practices are evaluated through compliance certifications, highlighting the importance of ethical standards in the application process for broadband funding.
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