Broadlinc continues to build momentum as Washington’s first and only fully executed BEAD awardee, advancing nearly $90 million in broadband investments across 13 project areas in Spokane County. Our July Newsletter highlights our BEAD implementation

Broadlinc has received funding through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for its Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program for 13 Project Areas in Spokane County. In preparation, we are seeking industry input

Washington’s federally approved BEAD Final Plan marks a major milestone for broadband expansion, and Broadlinc is preparing for the work ahead with 13 project areas in Spokane County representing nearly $90 million in planned investment

Broadlinc has received funding through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for its Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program for 13 Project Areas in Spokane County. In preparation, we are seeking industry feedback

There’s a lot happening at Broadlinc! We recently celebrated our first fiber ribbon cutting in South County — marking the connection of Spangle, Waverly, and Fairfield to new high-speed infrastructure — and we’re already turning

Media Release October 29, 2025

Contact: Andy Wittwer, Administrative Services Manager | awittwer@broadlinc.org

Broadlinc Brings High-Speed Internet to the towns of Spangle, Waverly, and Fairfield, Closing a Rural Connectivity Gap

Spokane County, WA — [October 29, 2025] —

Spokane County, WA – Broadlinc, the Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority, has been provisionally awarded approximately $90 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding and state match to expand high-speed internet across

We are surplussing equipment and materials no longer needed for our broadband development projects. All items are sold as-is in accordance with public agency surplus requirements. Head to the link below to browse and bid.

Broadlinc has been hard at work navigating the latest changes to federal BEAD funding requirements and resubmitting applications to secure broadband expansion across Spokane County. This month’s newsletter highlights our effort covering more than 19,000

The past year has truly been unique in the world of public benefit broadband and for Broadlinc. We have made much progress in both formative and tangible work to bring broadband infrastructure expansion to rural

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA – Thursday, October 31, 2024, The USDA Rural Development fund awarded the Broadlinc Public Development Authority (PDA) in Spokane County a $4.54 million broadband funding award for the construction of a public

I’m excited to share some long-awaited updates as we continue hard at work in our mission to bridge the digital divide in Spokane County with reliable, affordable internet access.

For over two years we have been

Media Release August 23, 2024

Broadlinc to Deploy Internet Connectivity to Oregon Fire Impact Area near Elk, WA

Spokane, WA – August 23, 2024 – In response to the devastating wildfire that ravaged much of North Spokane

Broadband Pilot in South Spokane County Provides Internet Access

Spokane County, Wash. — The Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority, Broadlinc, hosted a showcase event in Spangle today to highlight an innovative first-in-kind deployment utilizing semi-fixed wireless

Broadlinc has been recognized with a 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in the category of County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainability. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA – Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Public Works Board (PWB) of the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded Broadlinc in Spokane County a $2 million broadband construction funding award loan to construct

Broadlinc has been honored to partner with outstanding companies to bring internet to South Spokane County through a WSBO grant funded semi-fixed wireless internet pilot program. March 28, 2024, New J, an Airway Heights based

Broadband internet has significantly improved emergency communications, but it’s not available everywhere! Keith Davis, whose family has lived in rural Eastern Washington for three generations, shares how lack of broadband access during the Oregon fire

In a nationwide survey, the Costquest broadband consulting group released data that show Spokane County is the 5th highest in the nation for unserved locations.

The Broadlinc Outside Plant Project Manager is experienced in managing telecommunications infrastructure projects, construction of underground/overhead utilities, and handling outside plant data/information. They thrive on being part of a dynamic team and are skilled

At this year’s National Association of Counties conference, the FCC joined to highlight the work being done to extend broadband access across the US. Check out their slide deck for details about the national fabric

The Spokesman Review recently interviewed our Executive Director, Ariane Schmidt about The Affordable Connectivity Program. This program, established in 2021 under the bipartisan infrastructure bill, subsidizes internet access for families who live under 200% of

Accessible Broadband is The New Essential Utility!

Our Executive Director, Ariane Schmidt talks about Broadlinc in the 2023-24 edition of Greater Spokane Inc’s Connect Magazine. Broadband, high-speed internet, plays a pivotal role in our modern lives,

Rural Counties from all over Eastern Washington struggle to provide needed broadband access for work, school, and even cell phone connectivity. The Spokesman connected with our Executive Director, Ariane Schmidt, who’s leading the charge for

Lance Beck immediately noticed the irony in the first meeting of Spokane County’s Broadband Action Team (BAT) he attended.

The CEO of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce had been invited to join the kickoff

Spokane City Council Member Michael Cathcart has been appointed to the Spokane Regional Broadband Public Development Authority (Broadlinc) as liaison from the City of Spokane.  

“I’m incredibly proud to participate in this

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program has allocated $1.245 billion to provide internet for all in Washington State. Provided through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by congress in November of 2021,