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Short, dated notes on BEAD awards and changes, each with its primary source and what it means for your address.
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October 14, 2026 · Published November 4, 2026
Five northern counties get a named fiber builder and a finish year. The state also has fewer BEAD projects than it started with, after one awardee lost all its awards.
September 18, 2026 · Published November 4, 2026
Nearly half of Oregon's funded locations were assigned to Starlink. Without a signed contract, no provider is committed to them yet, and the state hasn't said what comes next.
October 2, 2026 · Published November 4, 2026
SpaceX and Amazon Leo aren't in the first wave, and some providers' location counts dropped from the April list. The state says the rest of its BEAD awards come before the end of 2026.
October 15, 2026 · Published November 4, 2026
Satellite locations went up, not down, in Texas. The updated lists also drop some providers, and the state promises a public progress map in early 2027.