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Award ExecutedVirginiaAugust 3, 2026 Deadline 2026-08-16

Virginia signs BEAD agreements with 19 of its 22 selected broadband providers

Virginia's broadband office has executed grant agreements with 19 providers, covering about 64,000 locations under a $545 million effort to reach roughly 85,000 homes and businesses. Finalized ISPs include SpaceX, Verizon, Breezeline and Brightspeed, while Amazon, Comcast and All Points Broadband are expected to sign by Aug. 16 after absorbing locations from Wi-Fiber, which declined its award.

Providers: SpaceX, Verizon, Breezeline, Brightspeed · Amount: $545.0M Source
Award ExecutedVirginiaAugust 3, 2026

Virginia signs BEAD grant agreements with 19 providers covering $545M in projects

Virginia's Office of Broadband has executed BEAD subgrantee agreements with 19 internet service providers, including SpaceX, Verizon, Breezeline, and Brightspeed, with signed contracts covering about 64,000 locations as part of the state's over $545 million BEAD program targeting roughly 85,000 homes and businesses. The remaining three providers, Amazon, Comcast, and All Points Broadband, were expected to sign by August 16 after taking on locations that Wi-Fiber declined to serve for its awarded 1,800 locations.

Providers: SpaceX, Verizon, Breezeline, Brightspeed, Amazon, Comcast, All Points Broadband, Wi-Fiber · Amount: $545.0M Source

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