Lac du Flambeau Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians BEAD awards
Lac du Flambeau Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians won $7.4 million in BEAD grants to serve 932 locations in Wisconsin, according to the state award lists below. These are wired builds, which means construction: placement, boring, splicing and drops.
Wisconsin
$7.4 million
932 locations · Fiber · provider match $2.5 million · est. completion September 1, 2029 · about 493 mi buried fiber (state estimate)
Vilas (921), Iron (11)
Source: Wisconsin PSC, Approved BEAD Award Data and Award Summary (June 17, 2026) (2026-06-17)
BEAD grants
$7.4 million
Locations
932
Grant per location
$7,930
Fiber miles (est.)
493 buried · 0 aerial
Latest completion
September 1, 2029
What this build needs from crews
- Underground, about 493 miles. Directional boring, plowing or trenching, conduit and handholes, then restoration. Locates come first on every foot (utility locating).
- Splicing and drops. Every one of the 932 locations needs a drop and a splice at the end (fiber splicing).
How subs usually get on a BEAD build
- Find out who is building. Providers often hand construction to a prime or an engineering and construction firm, and those firms hire the subs.
- Get your paperwork ready before you call: certificate of insurance, W-9, safety program, and proof you can do the footage.
- Ask what the state's BEAD rules mean for subs. Workforce, safety and reporting requirements vary by state and are often passed down.
- Be findable. List your crew with the states and trades you cover, and watch fiber work on the board.
Other wired BEAD winners in Wisconsin
Bertram CommunicationsWI · $172.4 millionBrightspeedWI · $140.2 millionHilbert CommunicationsWI · $83.8 millionSokaogon Chippewa TribeWI · $56.6 millionCTC TelcomWI · $46.7 millionNorvadoWI · $41.0 millionFrontier Communications CorporationWI · $33.3 millionPierce Pepin Cooperative ServicesWI · $21.6 million
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