(Des Moines) Iowa has received approval for federal funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Iowa joins Minnesota, Georgia, and South Carolina in enhancing internet connectivity, which is essential for access to jobs, healthcare, and education. The state will now proceed with implementing its plan to ensure universal coverage.
According to the NTIA, Georgia has been allotted over $1.3 billion in the BEAD program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Minnesota has been appropriated over $651 million in the program. Meanwhile, South Carolina has been appropriated over $551 million, and Iowa has been appropriated over $415 million in BEAD funds.
