Public Notice: Broadband Map Release & BEAD Deployment Launch
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The Broadband Coordination, Opportunities, Redevelopment, and Deployment (BCORD) Office is excited to announce the official launch of American Samoa’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program! This milestone includes the release of American Samoa’s Broadband Map and the start of the BEAD Subgrantee Selection process a major step toward expanding internet access across the territory.
The Broadband Map identifies locations eligible for BEAD funding, classifying them as unserved, underserved, or Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs). This data will help guide funding decisions for broadband expansion projects.
Key Dates to Know:
(full timeline in public notice below)
April 2 – Broadband Map Release
April 15 - 30 – Map Public Comment Period
April 30 – BEAD Deployment Pre-Application Opens
June 16 - August 1 – Full Deployment Application Period
Want to learn more?
Explore the broadband map and find program details at broadband.as.gov
Attend our BEAD Webinar Informational Sessions on April 9 & April 23
Time: 10:00 am
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/khsVfUEMu9yHGbFv5
Join our Weekly Virtual Office Hours (April - July)
Should you require a one-on-one meeting with the BCORD Team, please contact our office at bcord@doc.as.gov.
For more information about the BEAD Program visit our website at broadband.as.gov. Or contact the BCORD Office by email at bcord@doc.as.gov or by phone at 633-5155 ext. 1109, 1110, or 1111.
Be part of this historic broadband expansion! Read the full details in the Public Notice & Flyer below.
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