Internet Service Provider Information

The Montana Broadband Office (MBO) is pleased to announce the reopening of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Prequalification Application in accordance with the June 6 NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, which expands participation and modifies and replaces non-statutory regulatory requirements contained in the BEAD NOFO. The following are invited to participate in the Prequalification process:

 

  • New entrants seeking to participate in the BEAD program; and
  • All new and existing program applicants that previously failed the prequalification who choose to update materials to seek prequalification again.

Previously approved prequalified applicants are not required to reapply for prequalification.

 

Action Required by June 27, 2025

If you are interested in participating in the MT BEAD program and have not previously prequalified, please complete your prequalification application by June 27, 2025 through the AmpliFund Opportunity Page. 

 

Please review the webinars on Prequalification on the ConnectMT Events page and the Prequalification Application Guide updated June 13, 2025 on the ConnectMT ISP Resources page. Please note that several questions are no longer applicable and there is updated guidance e.g. for non-applicable questions the corresponding text box should contain “N/A.”

 

We appreciate your interest and effort in applying for Prequalification to the BEAD program. Thank you once again for your dedication to expanding broadband access in Montana. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at ConnectMTTechAssistance@mt.gov or 406-444-4099.


Prequalification Application Materials: