BEAD Program Addresses High-Cost Areas in Broadband Expansion

Program Advances Efforts to Connect Unserved Communities in High-Cost Areas
Article Content: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, backed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is focused on closing the digital divide in high-cost areas. NTIA’s guidance encourages states to deploy various technologies, including fixed wireless and satellite options, to reach remote areas. The article details how the program optimizes funding through aggregation strategies and subgrants to expand broadband access in rural and economically disadvantaged regions. BEAD’s approach reflects the federal commitment to universal high-speed internet access by 2030.
Date: October 11, 2024
Read the full article here: NTIA BEAD Program Insights