BEAD is designed to ensure that every one of Michigan’s unserved and underserved homes and businesses can get connected to reliable high-speed internet infrastructure. MIHI also plans to leverage BEAD funding to address issues of affordability, device access, digital skills and others that continue to create a digital divide.

During the BEAD State Challenge Process, residents, and Eligible Challengers (nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribal governments, and internet service providers) can help MIHI identify locations that are eligible to be connected to the internet through the BEAD program by submitting challenges (Eligible Challengers) or supporting ...

The Michigan Broadband Map is a powerful tool provided by the Michigan High Speed Internet Office that allows residents, government representatives, internet service providers, and others to visualize and understand broadband coverage across the state.

2024年4月3日 · The BEAD Challenge Process was the way in which MIHI determined the unserved, underserved, and served status of every home, business, and community anchor institution in the state. Unserved and underserved locations will be eligible to be connected through BEAD funded projects.

The plan highlights the state’s vision, goals, objectives, barriers, needs, and strategies to help ensure that all Michiganders can connect to affordable high-speed internet and have the devices and digital skills they need to be successful. This plan will guide how federal funds are used to connect all Michiganders to what they need.

2025年1月9日 · This milestone follows MIHI’s release of BEAD eligible location data, equipping applicants with critical resources to prepare their proposals. By enabling access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, the BEAD program aims to unlock opportunities in education, healthcare and economic growth for more Michiganders.

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) has extended the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge process until April 30. The State Challenge Process allows you to identify and confirm whether the areas in your township are served to …

2025年1月9日 · This milestone follows MIHI’s release of BEAD eligible location data, equipping applicants with critical resources to prepare their proposals. By enabling access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, the BEAD program aims to unlock opportunities in education, healthcare and economic growth for more Michiganders.

3 天之前 · BEAD Program & Michigan The State of Michigan has been allocated $1.559 billion as part of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The 4th largest allocation in the Nation. The Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is the administrator of BEAD Program funding for the State.

2024年8月28日 · WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Michigan’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.