Ripple Fiber BEAD awards
Ripple Fiber won $296,227 in BEAD grants to serve 64 locations in South Carolina, according to the state award lists below. These are wired builds, which means construction: placement, boring, splicing and drops.
South Carolina
$296,227
Listed as RIPPLE FIBER INC. · 64 locations · Fiber · provider match $98,738 · est. completion November 1, 2026 · about 48 mi buried fiber (state estimate)
Source: SC Office of Regulatory Staff, BEAD Final Proposal data files (Final Proposal data 2025-09-30)
BEAD grants
$296,227
Locations
64
Grant per location
$4,629
Fiber miles (est.)
48 buried · 0 aerial
Latest completion
November 1, 2026
What this build needs from crews
- Underground, about 48 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 64 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 South Carolina
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