California’s Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Program represents another critical step in the state’s commitment through Broadband for All, to close the digital divide in California. BEAD prioritizes unserved and underserved locations to expand economic growth and job creation, as well as access to healthcare and essential services across the spectrum for students, families and businesses.
California is committed to transparency throughout each step of the BEAD Program. Visit the CPUC's BEAD Program webpage to learn more, BEAD Events for recordings of webinars and office hours, and BEAD Resources for useful tools to prepare to engage in the BEAD Program in California.
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The CPUC has a dedicated email for questions about the BEAD Subgrantee Selection process. Please send questions to BEADgrant@cpuc.ca.gov.
For general questions about the BEAD Program in California (excluding Subgrantee Selection), please email the CPUC BEAD team at BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov.
For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our FAQ page.