Arkansas
Population Metrics
| Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Available | 91% |
| Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Unavailable | 9% |
| Percentage of State Households without Access to a Device | 12% |
| Percentage of State Population not using the Internet | 18% |
| Percentage of State Households with no Internet Access or a Device | 16% |
| Percentage of State Households using a Device | 88% |
Contact
| Federal Program Officer | Luis Acuna |
| lacuna@ntia.gov | |
| State Broadband Officer | Glen Howie |
| Glen.Howie@ArkansasEDC.com | |
| 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 | $4,999,998.75 |
| BEAD Award Announcement Date | 12/8/2022 |
State Digital Equity (DE) Planning Grant Program
| DE Program Status | Planning Grant Awarded |
| DE Award Announcement Date | 12/8/2022 |
| DE Planning Award Amount | $843,673.10 |
Tribal Broadband Connectivity (TBCP) Program
| Total Number of TBCP Program Awards | Not Currently Available |
| Total Funds Awarded (TBCP) | Not Currently Available |
Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Pilot Program
| Total Number of CMC Program Awards | 1 |
| Total Funds Awarded (CMC) | $2,999,903.00 |
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.