Midcontinent Communications BEAD awards
Midcontinent Communications won $191,501 in BEAD grants to serve 22 locations in North Dakota, according to the state award lists below. These are wired builds, which means construction: placement, boring, splicing and drops.
North Dakota
$191,501
Listed as MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS · 22 locations · Fiber (91%) / Cable (HFC) (9%) · provider match $63,834 · est. completion December 31, 2026 · about 6 mi buried fiber (state estimate)
Source: North Dakota IT, BEAD Final Proposal files (files dated 2026-04-23)
BEAD grants
$191,501
Locations
22
Grant per location
$8,705
Fiber miles (est.)
6 buried · 0 aerial
Latest completion
December 31, 2026
What this build needs from crews
- Underground, about 6 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 22 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 North Dakota
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