“The intent of the BEAD program is to fund the deployment of high-speed infrastructure into two places that don't have it,” said Michigan’s Chief Connectivity Officer and MIHI office lead ...

BEAD is set to distribute $42.5 million in federal ... diverting funds away from the neediest rural areas of the state. “MIHI is seeking to replace existing wireline connections with more ...

During that time, Internet Service Providers will submit grant proposals to the Michigan High-Speed Internet (MIHI) office for projects they want to do across the state. BEAD funding comes from ...