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Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program

BEAD is administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the US Department of Commerce. The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) is managing the competitive grant process, subgrantee selection process and awardee monitoring and compliance. The state's Final Proposal was submitted to NTIA on September 4, 2025 and awaits NTIA approval.

OBO BEAD Final Proposal

Attachments:

OBO

BEAD Benefit of the Bargain FAQ Updated 5:30 p.m. CT, July 21, 2025

OBO BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Primer Published on July 14, 2025.

Final BEAD Eligible BSLs Published on July 14, 2025.

Final BEAD Eligible CAIs Published on July 14, 2025.

OBO BEAD FAQs (Some questions were subject to change based on the Policy Notice published June 6, 2025)

Tribal

Oklahoma BEAD Tribal Consent

Oklahoma BEAD Tribal Request for Support Letter

Below are templates approved by the specific Tribes:

Choctaw Nation

Cherokee Nation

NTIA

NTIA BEAD Policy Notice Published by NTIA on June 6, 2025. 

NTIA BEAD Final Proposal Guidance Published by NTIA in June, 2025. 

NTIA BEAD NOFO

Final Proposal Submission Requirements: Reason Codes

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

To access appropriate location data, the Oklahoma Broadband Office is requiring organizations that want to participate in BEAD to acquire a CostQuest license. This will allow an organization to view location data for mapping and planning purposes. To learn more click here.

Tier D License - Entities that participate in Federal Broadband Programs and will file challenges during state led challenges processes or relevant reporting will need a Tier D license. Examples: Recipients, sub-recipients, and prospective recipients of federal broadband funds from Federal Broadband Granting Agencies. Please use this link to request a license.   

Tier E License - Entities that seek to participate in the BEAD program challenge processes will need a Tier E license. Examples: Units of local government, non-profits, and FCC Tier 4 organizations. Please use this link to request a license.

In addition, Eligible Entities will need to have an active FCC Registration Number (FRN), Employer Identification Number (EIN) and/or a Unique Entity Identifier through Sam.gov.

Note: Unique Entity Identifiers will be needed at the time of award.

Initial Proposal Volume I has been approved by NTIA.  

In compliance with federal guidance, the BEAD Initial Proposal Volume I focuses on existing funding, unserved and underserved locations, community anchor institutions, and a challenge process.

View Initial Proposal Volume I

Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) play a critical role in delivering internet access and relaying information to residents. CAIs include, libraries, community centers, and other public entities that assist Oklahomans with critical high-speed internet required in our everyday lives.

View Oklahoma's Community Anchor Institutions

Click here to learn more about BEAD.

Initial Proposal Volume II has been approved by NTIA.

It focuses on how Oklahoma will deploy broadband across the state. It covers the subgrantee selection process, affordability plans, workforce readiness, and much more.

View the document here.

The state's Five Year Action Plan has been approved by NTIA.

BEAD Five Year Action Plan

Last Modified on Feb 19, 2026