Challenges accepted on the BEAD program

The Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development has announced that the Missouri Broadband Availability Challenge Process is now open and accepting challenges. The process will assist in the investment of $1.7 Billion in funding provided by the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program. In an interview with KFEQ Missouri Farm Bureau President, Garrett Hawkins, said this process is important.

The Broadband Availability Map has been highly contested and Hawkins sees this process as a great opportunity for Missouri residents.

Individuals can visit the map at broadbandmap.mo.gov, Challenges are being accepted through April 23rd.