Colorado to use $826 million in federal funds to expand high-speed internet availability

By Jessica Crawford | Denver 7 News

Colorado is another step closer to providing more high-speed internet access across the state.

The Biden administration on Tuesday approved the state’s plan to expand broadband across Colorado, allowing officials to access more than $826 million for the project.

The money comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, which set aside millions of dollars for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD).

The funds would provide grants to internet service providers, allowing them to expand internet access in under-served parts of the state.

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