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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.

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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.

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IBO Challenge Phase Timeline

The Indiana BEAD Challenge Phase began on March 4, 2024, and ended on April 17, 2024. All the challenges will be reviewed by May 1st and the Rebuttal Phase begins May 2nd. The Rebuttal Phase will close June 1, 2024. All the Indiana BEAD Challenge Phase resources can be found on the Challenge Phase page. The Rebuttal Phase resources will be available on our website soon.

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IBO recommends permissible challengers to obtain a license as soon as possible

PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is open now. IBO recommends you register whether you intend to submit a challenge or not.

CHALLENGE PROCESS BEGINS

The Challenge Process began on March 4, 2024.

SUBMIT CHALLENGES

Permissible challengers will have 44 days to submit challenges.

CHALLENGE PHASE ENDS

The Challenge Phase ended on April 17, 2024. The IBO will then move into the Rebuttal Phase.

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BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 1


The Indiana Broadband Office is currently determining how BEAD funds will be spent in the state. The first step towards this planning is the drafting and submission of the Initial Proposal document.

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BEAD 5-Year Action Plan


Five-Year Plan submitted to The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) detailing the current state of broadband in Indiana, the State’s vision of broadband, and how the State plans to execute this vision.
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BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2


This is the last step before submission of the Initial Proposal documents. We encourage Indiana residents, community organizations, businesses, local units of government, and other groups to review the document.
View the Initial Proposal

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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).

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Indiana Digital Equity Plan

Indiana’s Digital Equity Plan is Posted

Indiana has created the first statewide digital equity plan. The draft Digital Equity Plan is available in English and Spanish. It will be posted for a 30-day public comment period.

We encourage all Indiana residents, community organizations, businesses, local units of government, and other groups to review the document and submit comments to IBOPublicComment@iot.in.gov.

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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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