Rhode Island BEAD funding
Rhode Island's BEAD final proposal covers 2,622 locations. 2,117 of them (80.7%) are slated for fiber to the premises, which ranks Rhode Island #46 of 51 for fiber locations. The deployment cost is $10.6 million against an original allocation of $108.7 million.
Technology mix
| Fiber to the premises | 2,117 | 80.7% |
| Fixed wireless | 391 | 14.9% |
| Low earth orbit satellite | 114 | 4.3% |
Who won BEAD money in Rhode Island
3 providers, largest grant first. The ones building fiber or cable are the ones hiring construction crews.
Source: ConnectRI (Rhode Island Commerce), BEAD Final Proposal files (files updated 2026-07-30). Summed per provider from ConnectRI's current files, updated in July 2026 after NTIA's approval. They cover the same 2,622 locations as NTIA but total $16,137,983 in grants against NTIA's $10,566,150, so the award amounts have changed since approval. Shown as the state publishes them. Provisional awards can change as the state finalizes agreements.
What it means for contractors
Fiber locations are the ones that turn into construction: underground and aerial placement, boring, splicing, drops, and restoration. The providers that won these areas build them, often with subcontractors. Check the Rhode Island broadband office's BEAD page for the providers selected in each area. Those providers, and the primes they hire, are who to call about sub work.
Fiber work in Rhode Island on the board
No open fiber posts in Rhode Island right now. Post work or list your crew, both free.
Source: NTIA, final proposal overview updated November 14, 2025. NTIA marks these figures subject to change pending final review. All states.