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January 24, 2026, 11:10 AM EST. The state has received final federal approval to spend nearly $149 million from the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet statewide. The funds back Hawaii's Connect Kakou initiative, aiming to provide affordable, reliable broadband on every island. Officials say the plan moves Hawaii from planning to construction. About 7,000 unserved or underserved locations are eligible for investment, with roughly 82% receiving fiber and 18% served via low-Earth-orbit satellite technology where fiber is impractical. The funding, announced at PTC 2026 in Honolulu, marks one of the state's largest digital infrastructure investments.