Massachusetts
Population Metrics
Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Available | 99% |
Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Unavailable | 1% |
Percentage of State Households without Access to a Device | 7% |
Percentage of State Population not using the Internet | 9% |
Percentage of State Households with no Internet Access or a Device | 8% |
Percentage of State Households using a Device | 93% |
Contact
Federal Program Officer | Stuart Freiman |
sfreiman@ntia.gov | |
State Broadband Officer | Michael Baldino |
baldino@masstech.org | |
BEAD Inquiries | bead@ntia.gov |
DE Inquiries | digitalequity@ntia.gov |
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
BEAD Program Status | Planning Grant Awarded |
BEAD Program Award Total | $4,999,996.99 |
BEAD Award Announcement Date | 12/23/2022 |
State Digital Equity (DE) Planning Grant Program
DE Program Status | Planning Grant Awarded |
DE Award Announcement Date | 12/23/2022 |
DE Planning Award Amount | $1,003,763.61 |
Tribal Broadband Connectivity (TBCP) Program
Total Number of TBCP Program Awards | 1 |
Total Funds Awarded (TBCP) | $9,130,691.63 |
Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Pilot Program
Total Number of CMC Program Awards | 1 |
Total Funds Awarded (CMC) | $2,970,106.00 |
Broadband Infrastructure (BIP) Program
Total Number of BIP Program Awards | Not Currently Available |
Total Funds Awarded (BIP) | Not Currently Available |
Timelines
Program Timelines
BEAD timeline
DE timeline

Additional Resources

Affordable Connectivity Program
This program helps those in need pay for high-speed Internet service and technology.

Capital Projects Fund
This program helps state governments fund capital projects and infrastructure. It works to expand high-speed Internet to deliver vital services.

ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
This program helps expand high-speed Internet access in rural areas. Funds support construction, facilities, and equipment.