My Own Private Broadband Connectivity... in Idaho

Idaho just dropped its BEAD draft final proposal and unlike its neighbor to the west (Oregon), Idaho was able to find savings within “reason?”

It’s cost per location of $4,751 is significantly lower than the 65% double-secret-probation number of $8,500. And the state is only doling out 75% of its original BEAD allotment.

Local carrier FyberCom was the top fund designee in a state that’s allocating Idaho 53% to fiber, 25% to wireless, and 22% to LEO.

When reached for comment, Ramón S. Hobdey-Sánchez, J.D., Director, Idaho Office of Broadband told broadband.io… “The State of Idaho applauds ISPs and stakeholders for their great participation, collaboration and teamwork over the last 90+ days. The Idaho Office of Broadband eagerly awaits public comments and the submission of the Final Proposal to NTIA on September 25.”

Idaho proposed BEAD recipients, alphabetically.

Idaho BEAD numbers in excel.