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State’s BEAD Challenge Process Now Open
June 03, 2024The Idaho Office of Broadband (IOB) and Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) are excited to announce the opening of the State’s BEAD Challenge Process. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a federal program that provides $42 billion nationwide to expand high-speed broadband access. More
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Idaho Named Top-Performing State for Broadband Office
May 17, 2024The Idaho Commerce Office of Broadband was just recently notified by the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) Broadband Barometer Project that Idaho was named as the top-performing state for the transparency and efficiency of its broadband office. The Broadband Barometer Project provides resources and information to help ensure the success of current efforts to bring broadband to those who lack broadband entirely or who lack broadband of sufficient capacity to carry out modern business, education, and civic functions. More
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Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Program
November 27, 2023The Capital Projects Fund (CPF) provides $10 billion to states, territories, freely associated states, and Tribal governments to fund critical capital projects that enable work, education, and health monitoring in response to the public health emergency. Learn more here. The Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant opportunity is closed. More
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Idaho Broadband Fund Grant Program
The Idaho Broadband Fund consisted of funds appropriated by the legislature for financial assistance of broadband infrastructure in Idaho to promote equal access in economic development, public safety, telehealth and education. The Idaho Broadband Fund grant opportunity is closed. More
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Idaho BEAD Program
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a federal program that provides $42 billion nationwide to expand high-speed broadband access. BEAD was funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is overseen by the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA). More
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Public Comment Period for Broadband Initial Proposal – CLOSED
September 29, 2023NOTE: The public comment period on the State's BEAD Intital Proposal ended on November 10th has officially closed. The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and Idaho Office of Broadband have opened a public comment period on the State’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, Initial Proposal (Volumes I and II) for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). More
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Join Us and Spread the Word: Broadband 101
August 30, 2023Link Up Idaho and the Idaho Office of Broadband are thrilled to introduce Broadband 101, a groundbreaking statewide initiative and event series aimed at bringing high-speed internet access to every corner of our beautiful state.Broadband 101 is here to educate attendees about the benefits of high-speed internet, but also to hear the thoughts and ideas on how we can improve broadband expansion in your area.In today’s digitally-driven world, high-speed internet has become an indispensable tool for education, healthcare, business, public safety, and daily communication. Broadband 101 will explain the benefits that high-speed internet can bring to your community, including: Economic Growth Telemedicine and Healthcare Improved Communication Public Safety Enhanced Education Obtaining funding for broadband projects in your rural community might seem overwhelming, but Broadband 101 is here to help guide you through the process. More
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Idaho Commission for Libraries Requesting Public Comment
August 09, 2023The Idaho Commission for Libraries invites all Idahoans to read and comment on their draft of the Digital Access for All Idahoans (DAAI) Plan. The DAAI Plan aims to ensure all Idahoans have essential access to information and communication technology in the 21st century. More