Indiana has allocated 40% of its total BEAD Program funding. The remaining 60% will be awarded in Round 2.
The total investments in the Indiana broadband projects reached almost $7.8 million for this 13th funding round.
Stephen Cox was enjoying retirement in Florida when the opportunity to become the Indiana state broadband director arose.
The broadband awards were made to eight organizations by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Comcast received an Indiana broadband award for $9.4M in June. The company contributed an additional $45M to project costs.
The announcement marked the 11th round of these broadband awards in Indiana. Surf Internet received the lion’s share of the awards.