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Award ExecutedWashingtonSeptember 25, 2026

Washington state signs seven BEAD grant contracts with ISPs

Washington's broadband office executed signed contracts with seven internet service providers under the BEAD program, marking the start of federal subsidy funds flowing to providers in the state. The announcement follows years of planning work on Washington's BEAD proposal.

Award ExecutedWashingtonSeptember 24, 2026

Washington signs BEAD subgrant agreements with seven ISPs worth $165M+

The Washington State Broadband Office finalized agreements with seven BEAD subgrantees: Broadlinc, Concept Communications, Declaration Networks Group, Hood Canal Communications, Kitsap PUD, Lummi Indian Business Council, and Spokane Indian Tribe. The deals represent more than $165 million in combined federal, state and private BEAD funding and aim to connect an estimated 28,452 households, with NEPA/NHPA reviews and permitting now able to begin ahead of construction.

Providers: Broadlinc, Concept Communications, Declaration Networks Group, Hood Canal Communications, Kitsap PUD, Lummi Indian Business Council, Spokane Indian Tribe · Amount: $165.0M Source
Award ExecutedWashingtonSeptember 24, 2026

Washington signs seven BEAD subgrantee contracts worth over $165 million

The Washington State Broadband Office finalized agreements with seven BEAD subgrantees, representing a combined investment of more than $165 million in federal, state and private funding. The agreements will connect an estimated 28,452 households once construction is complete, with NEPA/NHPA reviews and permitting now able to begin.

Providers: Broadlinc, Concept Communications, Declaration Networks Group, Hood Canal Communications, Kitsap PUD, Lummi Indian Business Council, Spokane Indian Tribe · Amount: $165.0M Source

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