BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota’s quest to be the first state in the nation to offer high-speed fiber connectivity to every resident is still ongoing.
“We still have work to do, but North Dakota is in a great position and it’s because of the local providers helping our communities, state partners and the Broadband Association of North Dakota, who has helped connect our state with decades of commitment, reinvestment and collaboration,” Governor Kelly Armstrong said.
On Monday, North Dakota Information Technology announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan—an essential milestone that allows the state to move forward with awarding grants under streamlined, lower-cost rules.
“While we’re incredibly proud that North Dakota is widely recognized as one of the best-connected states in the country, our main focus has always been on our citizens,” said Corey Mock, Chief Information Officer for the State of North Dakota. “This approval represents a major leap forward in achieving universal connectivity. With BEAD funds now unlocked, we can close the remaining gaps, strengthen our communities, support economic growth, and ensure every North Dakotan can fully participate in the digital world.”
