Update from the Wyoming Broadband Office

• The Public Comment period for the Broadband Program, Chapter 4 – Connect Wyoming program rules is open until Aug. 22. Learn more and be sure to submit your comments here.
• Wyoming submitted our State Digital Equity Planning Grant application which has been accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The application now moves through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for further review.
• Wyoming is also submitting our BEAD Planning Grant application which is due Aug. 15 to NTIA. We anticipate award notification within 30 to 60 days. The state will be utilizing these funds to complete a five-year action plan.
• The Broadband Office is also working on finalizing the Broadband Program Proposal by Sept. 24 which utilizes ARPA funds designated by the Wyoming Legislature and Governor Gordon.

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