Middle Mile
The Oklahoma Broadband Office is administering a Middle Mile program to help reach hard to serve last-mile connections, including homes, businesses and Community Anchor Institutions. Projects will be funded through the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery fund.
Middle mile infrastructure is the highway or interstate of the internet — they're fast roads that carry data from regional hubs to local areas.
Projects were awarded May 13, 2025 by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board. Projects, as approved, are available below.
Middle Mile Application
The deadline for applications closed Friday, April 11 at 11:59pm.
Applicant Resources
Middle Mile FAQ Updated 4:00 p.m. CT, April 10, 2025
Middle Mile Application Primer
The scoring criteria was approved by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board on November 12, 2024.
Thematic Map (as mentioned in Middle Mile Scoring Criteria)
Map Key
License Requirements
To access appropriate location data, the Oklahoma Broadband Office is requiring organizations that want to participate in BEAD to acquire a CostQuest license. This will allow an organization to view location data for mapping and planning purposes. To learn more click here.
Tier D License - Entities that participate in Federal Broadband Programs and will file challenges during state led challenges processes or relevant reporting will need a Tier D license. Examples: Recipients, sub-recipients, and prospective recipients of federal broadband funds from Federal Broadband Granting Agencies. Please use this link to request a license.
Tier E License - Entities that seek to participate in the BEAD program challenge processes will need a Tier E license. Examples: Units of local government, non-profits, and FCC Tier 4 organizations. Please use this link to request a license.
