Lyte Fiber has been preliminarily selected for a $142 million BEAD award in Texas to expand high-speed internet access across seven counties. The package includes BEAD funds and $23 million from the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP).
The Houston-based provider said the grant will fund connectivity to more than 9,000 locations across the seven counties, with Lyte planning an additional $40 million investment to broaden the reach of the BEAD projects.
The initiative is expected to yield a fiber-dominant network, with 96% of locations slated for fiber access and speeds up to 10 gigabits per second once construction is complete.
Eligible counties include Bee, Cass, Harris, and Kleberg, with Marion, Navarro, and San Patricio also included in the scope of work, according to Lyte Fiber.
Lyte Fiber notes the award adds to momentum, including a $57.8 million award in April to Marion and Navarro counties under the Boot II program. The company says the grants align with its broader Texas expansion strategy and will connect schools, health clinics, public safety entities, and other anchor institutions.
