Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency (Utopia) BEAD awards
Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency (Utopia) won $426,469 in BEAD grants to serve 102 locations in Utah, according to the state award lists below. These are wired builds, which means construction: placement, boring, splicing and drops.
Utah
$426,469
Listed as Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency dba Utopia · 102 locations · Fiber · provider match $142,156 · est. completion February 1, 2028 · about 2 mi buried fiber (state estimate)
Source: Utah Broadband Center, BEAD Final Proposal files (retrieved 2026-09-23)
BEAD grants
$426,469
Locations
102
Grant per location
$4,181
Fiber miles (est.)
2 buried · 0 aerial
Latest completion
February 1, 2028
What this build needs from crews
- Underground, about 2 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 102 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 Utah
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