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Clearfield Supports East Central Energy’s Historic BEAD Milestone and Fiber Broadband Expansion Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

$CLFDPress releaseNov 5, 2026, 6:00 AM ETRead the release

Clearfield announced it is supporting East Central Energy, which became the first Minnesota broadband provider to execute a BEAD program agreement, with a project expected to reach roughly 3,750 locations. ECE selected Clearfield's BABA-compliant fiber management panels, patch panels, and FieldSmart active cabinets for its 2026 Wisconsin buildout and has connected about 8,400 members since Fall 2023, targeting 25,000 by 2030.

Key figures

Bead project locations
3750
Target members by 2030
25000
Members connected to date
8400

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