FBA Official Statement Regarding Kentucky and Maine’s BEAD Funding Approvals – 6/18/24

“We’re pleased to congratulate Kentucky and Maine on the approval of their Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. We continue to applaud the NTIA for its diligence in awarding more states the funding needed to close the digital divide and truly deliver ‘Internet for All.’ This latest round of approvals is another critical opportunity for fiber broadband–the most reliable, high-performance technology to deliver broadband services–to connect communities to powerful digital applications and opportunities for success.”

–Gary Bolton, President & CEO, Fiber Broadband Association