West Virginia receives $1.2B for broadband expansion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

West Virginia is set to expand broadband access with $1.2 billion from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aimed at underserved areas. The state, which is leading in BEAD program applications, has a grant deadline of October 24. Senator Shelley Moore Capito highlighted the significance of this expansion for critical services during the 2024 Broadband Summit. Collaboration among officials and utilities is expected to drive successful project implementation.