Investor Presentaiton
SOUTH
BEAD Program will provide ~$42.45B for infrastructure planning DAKOTA
and implementation
BEAD Funding Pool
$42.45B
Objective: How can
we achieve universal
coverage through
building infrastructure
and increasing
adoption?
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Entities eligible to apply for this program include:
All 50 States
The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Other Territories: U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The BEAD Program will help deliver:
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SOUTH DAKOTA
DEPT. OF LABOR
& REGULATION
Access: increases access for unserved and underserved households to
ensure all Americans have access to high-quality, broadband services
Affordability: supports affordability of broadband services and promotes
long-term, sustainable, and affordable solutions
Adoption & Equity: enables investment in digital skills training and make
investments to ensure Americans can participate in economy and society
2022
2023
5-Year Action Plan
Initial Proposal
2024
2025
4-Year Implementation
Final Proposal
2026
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