State BEAD awards include satellite service for remaining Dunn County gaps; affordability remains a concern
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
County staff said preliminary BEAD awards granted low-earth-orbit satellite service (SpaceX) for the last unserved pockets in Dunn County; the grant will cover upfront equipment costs, but monthly service rates and ongoing affordability were noted as outstanding issues.
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Dunn County staff told the Community Resources and Tourism Committee that preliminary state BEAD awards have allocated low-earth-orbit satellite service to remaining unserved locations in the county, but supervisors asked how quickly service and affordability will follow.
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