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North Dakota Is Reportedly One Percent Away From Becoming First State To Achieve Broadband Internet Access

By Alex Carmenaty Jul 10, 2026 | 8:14 AM

(KNOX) – North Dakota is reportedly one percent away from becoming the first state in the country to achieve statewide broadband internet access. The chief technology officer for North Dakota’s Information Technology Department gave state lawmakers a progress report on North Dakota’s BEAD program.

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program was a more than $42 billion idea passed by Congress to increase internet access around the country.

North Dakota received over $130 million, and the state will receive broadband money through 2030. 

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