The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has initiated its Round 1 application review for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, receiving 239 applications from 26 participants. With 97% of eligible locations getting at least one bid, the initiative aims to extend broadband access to 236,000 unserved and 52,000 underserved sites. The first round of applications closed on January 21, while the second round will target high-cost areas. This systematic approach allows for better allocation of approximately $1.2 billion in federal funding.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has received 239 applications for its $1.2 billion BEAD program, indicating strong interest in broadband expansion efforts.
Brandon Carson, Pennsylvania's state broadband director, noted the objective to provide broadband access to 236,000 unserved and 52,000 underserved locations, with efforts undergoing a shift in strategy.
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