States review satellite BEAD locations after new broadband data changed eligibility

Tennessee, along with Louisiana, Texas, and other states, is reviewing satellite (LEO) BEAD-funded locations after the NTIA asked states to reassess eligibility following an FCC Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric update on June 30, 2026. Tennessee's broadband program director confirmed the state is reviewing its locations, though as of early reporting the state had not yet received NTIA's formal list, unlike Colorado and Louisiana which had received notices citing potential removal of a significant share of awarded satellite locations. NTIA stated it is not automatically revoking approvals but is asking states to verify whether flagged locations are still eligible or already served by terrestrial providers.

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