Public Notice: BEAD Deployment Application Open

American Samoa BEAD Deployment Application - Benefit of the Bargain Round Opens

The American Samoa Broadband Coordination Opportunities Redevelopment and Deployment (BCORD) Office, under the Department of Commerce, is pleased to announce the Opening of the American Samoa BEAD Deployment Applications also known as the Benefit of the Bargain Round this Friday July 11, 2025.

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for broadband infrastructure projects aimed at building out or upgrading network service to over 9,000+ broadband serviceable locations across the territory.

To access the BEAD deployment application portal and supporting documents visit our website at broadband.as.gov. 

BEAD Deployment Application Timeline:

July 11, 2025 BEAD Deployment Application Opens

July 28, 2025 BEAD Deployment Application Closes

July 29, 2025 BEAD Application Review Opens

August 11, 2025 BEAD Application Review Closes

Need more Support?

Access all our supporting resources and materials i.e. the BEAD Deployment Application Draft, Broadband Map, PFA Summary sheet and more at our website at broadband.as.gov.  

Register and join our Weekly BCORD Office Hour 

• Date: Every Thursday 

• Time: 10:00 am 

• Link to Register: https://forms.gle/nqqgoeSdbZHRNfSo6 

To schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with the BCORD Team, please email us at bcord@doc.as.gov. 

If you have any questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office.

Fa’afetai tele lava,

American Samoa Department of Commerce BCORD Office