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West Virginia Opens BEAD Broadband Deployment Grant Program Pre-application Phase

The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband, (“WVDED”), will open its BEAD-funded grant program for broadband deployment projects to pre-applications on March 18 and close on May 17, 2024. The WVDED is tasked with deploying local and federal broadband funds, including $1.2 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (“BEAD”) funding…

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Draft Target Areas for BEAD

The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband, (“WVDED”), is pleased to provide the BEAD Target Areas for review and comment. Comments will be accepted until Friday, April 5.  The WVDED is tasked with deploying local and federal broadband funds, including $1.2 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (“BEAD”) funding for…

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West Virginia Broadband BEAD Pre-Application Webinar

The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), in coordination with the Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council, will conduct a BEAD Pre-Application Phase Webinar to review the West Virginia BEAD Program, beginning at 9:00 a.m., February 29, 2024. Registration details are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-virginia-bead-deployment-webinars-and-workshops-series-webinar-1-tickets-841588904067?aff=oddtdtcreator  The historic BEAD program will fund projects that will expand last-mile broadband…

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Post-Award Notification Process for LEAD Round 3 Preliminary Approvals

Post-Award Notification Process for the Preliminary Approval Announcement made on February 7, 2024. Governor Jim Justice has issued the preliminary approval for ten broadband projects to receive grant funding under the program Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD). https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/default.aspx Internet Service Providers other than the applicant will receive an opportunity to submit data demonstrating that…

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Gov. Justice announces nearly $33 million in preliminary approval of Line Extension Advancement and Development program award

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today the preliminary approval of ten awards totaling nearly $33 million through Round 3 of the Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program of the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan. These awards will improve access to high-speed broadband and reliable service in nine counties throughout the state and represent a…

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Next Meeting

Broadband Enhancement Council Meeting Upcoming Dates:

  • January 11, 2024
  • February 8, 2024
  • March 14, 2024
  • April 11, 2024

Council Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am unless noted otherwise.

Meetings are currently held via Google Meets due to COVID-19.

To register for meetings please use this form: Registration Form

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News

Jul 17 A small photo thumbnail for the article titled 'West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan Public Comment'

West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan Public Comment

The West Virginia Office of Broadband is proud to present the first draft of our State Digital Equity Plan for… Jun 08 A small photo thumbnail for the article titled 'Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program'

Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program

CHARLESTON, WV, June 5, 2023 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program, a… May 02 A small photo thumbnail for the article titled 'West Virginia Digital Equity Pilot Program'

West Virginia Digital Equity Pilot Program

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 provides a historic $65 billion investment to expand internet access and build…