BEAD Funding Explained: What It Means for Expanding Broadband Access
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a transformative initiative by the federal government aimed at bridging the digital divide across the United States. With $42.45 billion in grant funds allocated to all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, BEAD is focused on ensuring high-speed internet access in unserved and…