US EditionTrump administration OKs Nevada broadband plan after rescinding earlier approval
Nevada's revised plan shifts to 64% fiber and 29% satellite coverage, serving 28,000 locations with $170 million from the federal BEAD program, officials said.
- On Thursday, federal officials approved Nevada's revised BEAD proposal to expand high-speed internet to about 28,000 locations after last year's federal rules put the project on hold.
- After the rescission in June, Nevada's earlier fiber-heavy plan to reach about 50,000 locations was withdrawn amid federal guidelines on tech neutrality prioritizing lower costs and satellite projects.
- The revised deployment allocates 64 percent fiber and 20 percent low Earth orbit satellite, with about $2.4 million to serve roughly 2,800 locations, including SpaceX's Starlink.
- Construction won't start immediately because Nevada must first sign contracts with internet providers and finalize permitting, marking a key step to bring high-speed internet to remote corners of Nevada.
- Nevada is also using more than $200 million in coronavirus relief funds, had spent about 20 percent as of last month, and awaits federal guidance on remaining BEAD funds; Sen. Jacky Rosen pledged holds after earlier revocation.
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