怀俄明州获得联邦最终批准 将348M宽带扩大到农村地区 Wyoming gets final federal approval for $348M broadband expansion to rural areas.

怀俄明州已经获得联邦对其BEAD方案的最终批准,释放了近3.48亿美元的基础设施资金,将高速互联网扩展到所有可服务地点,重点是农村地区。 Wyoming has received final federal approval for its BEAD program, unlocking nearly $348 million in infrastructure funding to expand high-speed internet to all serviceable locations, with a focus on rural areas. 该计划由怀俄明宽带办公室制定,以“有利于谈判”框架为指导,旨在促进连通和经济竞争力。 The plan, developed by the Wyoming Broadband Office and guided by the "Benefit of the Bargain" framework, aims to boost connectivity and economic competitiveness. 同时,科罗拉多州批准了一项4.206亿美元的宽带扩展计划,以96 000多名居民为对象,特别是在服务不足的农村地区,联邦审查有待最后核准。 Meanwhile, Colorado has approved a $420.6 million broadband expansion plan targeting over 96,000 residents, particularly in underserved rural regions, with a federal review pending before final approval. 作为全国424.5亿美元倡议的一部分,两国正在加紧努力缩小数字鸿沟。 Both states are advancing efforts to close the digital divide as part of a nationwide $42.45 billion initiative.