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Lee County included in state BEAD provisional awards; nearly 7,000 locations targeted for fiber service

6493957 · October 24, 2025
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County administrator Jeremy told the board that the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) provisional awards identify roughly 8,000 locations across Lee County for service expansion, with almost 7,000 of those slated for fiber and one major provider, SURF, receiving more than $14 million for infrastructure projects.

Lee County Administrator Jeremy updated the board on provisional state BEAD awards that aim to expand broadband service in rural areas of the county. The state‑administered awards identify roughly 8,000 locations across Lee County for service, spread across…

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