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Bridging the Digital Divide: The Time to Act is Now!

Local leaders who are proactive and intentional about their broadband efforts will be the most successful in delivering BEAD funding to their communities and constituents. Surf is uniquely positioned to be a partner in your community’s success.

The BEAD grant process is already underway, and the time to act is now. Surf strongly encourages local leaders to reach out to us to get a plan of action.

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BEAD Funding Available:

Illinois

$1 Billion

Indiana

$868 Million

Michigan

$1.56 Billion

Wisconsin

$1 Billion

Surf Internet

$100 Million

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and Learn More about BEAD

Why Local Support?

Letters of support from community and business leaders are critical to securing BEAD funding. Contact our grants team to learn the process and importance of local support.

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Click here to directly schedule a call with our Director of Special Funding, Steve Carender.

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White Paper

Download our BEAD White Paper with detailed information about the BEAD program, and how Surf can help bring high-speed fiber internet to your community.

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Informational Video

In this informative video, you’ll here from real rural Indiana residents about how Surf and local community leaders helped bring fiber internet to thousands of under-served homes.

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Email Our Grants Team

The team to act is now! Contact our grants team to ensure your community is positioned to receive BEAD dollars that you qualify for.

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Request Our Book

In Bridging the Digital Divide, Surf CEO Gene Crusie gives community leaders a roadmap to securing public and private investment to help communities get access to high speed internet.

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Quick Facts About BEAD

$42.45 
Billion in 
Grants
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a $42.45 billion federal grant program aimed at providing high-speed internet access to all Americans. It funds community partnerships to build infrastructure and increase adoption, prioritizing unserved and underserved areas that will benefit from improved internet speeds.
  • All 50 States are eligible for grant funding.
  • Unserved locations are those that have no internet access or that only have access under 25/3 Mbps.
  • Underserved locations are those that only have access under 100/20 Mbps.
  • Final proposals are due at the end of 2024.
  • Communities may receive fiber-optic internet access as early as 2025.

Learn more about the BEAD Program at InternetForAll.gov

Surf Community Success Stories

“High-speed, low-cost internet is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. As we work toward our goal of ‘30 by 30’ – that’s 30,000 residents by the year 2030 – the ability to call ourselves a multi-gig city will be instrumental in attracting businesses big and small to set up shop right here in La Porte. We are thrilled to be partnering once again with Surf Internet to achieve new heights.”

Tom Dermody,
Mayor of La Porte, Indiana

The Future is Fiber-Optic

Fast

Experience internet at the speed of light…
up to 25X faster than cable^

Reliable

Rely on a dedicated connection that’s less vulnerable to weather and interference

Even

Enjoy symmetrical upload and
download speeds for consistency

How to 
Lead the Digital Transformation of Your Community

Assist with community engagement.

Getting buy-in from residents is critical to the success of any fiber network expansion plan. We want to engage with all community stakeholders to best fit our solution to their needs. We can help identify those who can help with implementation, inform residents about the coming opportunities, and communicate important updates on the construction process so everyone stays up-to-date.

Invest to attract more investment.

Communities that commit local funds are more likely to win grants, as state and federal programs favor applications demonstrating significant local investment. This commitment, through community development grants, tax incentives, or ARPA funds, enhances the multiplier effect of the grant. Combining private capital, local investment, and state/federal funding maximizes the grant's overall impact.

Streamline engineering review and permitting.

A mutually agreed-upon permitting process between a local jurisdiction and Surf not only reduces the overall construction costs but also compresses the project timeline. Lower project costs make a grant application more competitive, and shorter construction times mean community members get connected sooner.

Identify Community Anchor Institutions.

Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) are crucial for grant applications and Surf's digital equity efforts. By identifying and involving CAIs, such as schools, libraries, and health clinics, Surf can effectively connect with stakeholders and plan network expansions. These institutions help extend broadband access to vulnerable populations.

Surf Internet:

A Longstanding History and a 
Bright Future

Surf Internet provides predominantly fiber-based, high-speed broadband to residential subscribers, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

250+

Team Members

25

Years in Business

600+

Communities Served

140,000+

Fiber-Optic Ready Homes

150+

School Systems Served

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Complete our simple contact form and Surf’s BEAD Grants Team will be in touch with you.