News and Updates
Pre-Qualification
| The IBO has opened the pre-qualification for 31 days after the initial posting of pre-qualification guidance, on August 26, 2024. Prospective applicants will have this time after pre-qualification round begins to submit their materials |
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Open 31 days from August 26th – September 27th (11:59 pm)
Pre-Qualification Document
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Qualification Webinars
The IBO hosted two webinars for BEAD pre-qualification questions. There will also be 1:1 meetings available to interested internet service providers. If you sign up for a time slot, please come prepared with questions.
The webinar slide deck is available here. The recording of the first webinar can be found here.
IBO BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II Approved - The Indiana Broadband Office is pleased to announce the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved our BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II. Read NTIA's press release here. Indiana's entire Initial Proposal has now been approved.
Rebuttal Phase Begins May 2nd
The Challenge Phase ended April 17, 2024. The Rebuttal Phase begins May 2nd, and will close June 1, 2024.
During the Rebuttal Phase, permissible challengers can provide rebuttal evidence against challenges that were submitted during the Challenge Phase and an opportunity for permissible challengers to correct any changes they believer were made in error or are incorrect.
Indiana’s Digital Equity Capacity Grant Allocation Announced by NTIA
The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) is pleased to announce its tentative allocation of the Digital Equity Capacity Program funds available to Indiana is $15,096,770.19.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant program on Friday March 29, 2024.
BEAD Initial Proposal Volume I Approved
The Indiana Broadband Office is excited to announce it's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program Initial Proposal Volume I has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II Approved
The Indiana Broadband Office is excited to announce it's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program Initial Proposal Volume II has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Indiana's entire Initial Proposal has now been approved.
Connecting Indiana Speed Test
More Participation | More Accurate Data | Faster Funding
You can help Indiana Broadband identify gaps in broadband services by conducting internet speed tests. The more speed tests conducted by residents, the more accurate the data, which can lead to faster funding to communities that need broadband the most.
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