On September 4, the the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) submitted its Draft BEAD Final Proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This marks a major step toward achieving universal broadband access in the Commonwealth.
The proposal reflects PBDA’s review of applications submitted for BEAD funding and identifies provisionally selected projects for NTIA’s consideration. Together, these projects represent a diverse mix of technologies to reach every remaining unserved/underserved location in Pennsylvania.
At A Glance:
- 107 projects
- $791 million in funds
- Service to 130,000 eligible locations
- Technology mix:
- 65% Fiber
- 4% Hybrid-fiber coaxial
- 13% Fixed wireless
- 8% Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite
What’s Next?
NTIA will review the Draft Final Proposal over the next 90 days. All provisional selections remain subject to NTIA approval, and adjustments may occur during review. Final selections will determine the projects that move forward to close Pennsylvania’s digital divide.
Resources
- PA Broadband Map: Updated with details on provisionally selected project locations
- NTIA guidance: Obligations for Subgrantees Deploying Network Projects