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  "description": "The company reported 1,200 lost broadband subscribers in the quarter, for a total of 151,200 subscribers",
  "path": "/gci-says-timing-of-120m-provisional-bead-award-uncertain-amid-federal-review/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-17T19:05:42.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026 – GCI Liberty said it has been provisionally awarded approximately $120 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding, though executives cautioned that the timing of final approval remains uncertain as Alaska continues negotiations with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.\n\nSpeaking on the company’s earnings call, CEO **Ron Duncan** said any BEAD funding ultimately received would help offset capital costs tied to expanding service to unserved areas across the state. The award remains subject to NTIA approval.\n\n“There remains substantial uncertainty about the timing of the final awards, as the state is still in active negotiations with the NTIA regarding the ultimate distribution of Alaska's BEAD funding,” Duncan said.\n\nLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online\n\n\n                            Signup on CHAT for BroadbandLive\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "GCI Says Timing of $120M Provisional BEAD Award Uncertain Amid Federal Review",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:58:36.175Z"
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