Does your Business or Residence Have unreliable, slow or no internet access? Participate in the BEAD Challenge.

Michigan is receiving $1.6 billion to upgrade internet infrastructure via the BEAD program, and your voice is the key to securing a share for your area. Make sure your household counts, get involved and avoid being left behind in this major funding program. 

WHAT IS BEAD?

A: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a federal grant intended to expand access to high-speed internet by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs.

WHAT IS THE STATE CHALLENGE PROCESS?

Who: Residents with unreliable or slow Internet or no Internet access.
What & Why: Submit a challenge, improve the map, and unlock BEAD funding for your community.
When: April 2024 (anticipated state challenge window).
Where: @ home or business with bad service mapped inaccurately.

For more Information go to www.merit.edu/challenge.