As of early August, 53 of the 56 eligible entities in the BEAD program have closed or will soon close their Benefit of the Bargain application windows. This marks the end of the intake phase and kicks off what will be a tight, high-pressure sprint to finalize awards. The NTIA’s revised June guidance removed the […]
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A major shift in the BEAD program now allows for flexible, hybrid network designs – blending fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite to accelerate broadband deployment. This change opens new opportunities for ISPs to reach rural communities faster, while laying a scalable foundation for the AI-powered future. Here’s what the updates mean, and how JLA Advisors
The BEAD program is entering its competitive grant phase. Success depends on understanding state scoring rubrics that prioritize cost efficiency, affordability, labor practices, and other metrics like network reliability and community engagement. Competitive analysis, project area definition, and cost optimization are key to crafting winning bids and managing potential overlaps. Applicants must assess their economics
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