Expert Opinion
States Approach Readiness for the Broadband Rollout, But Federal Nod is Elusive
No BEAD final proposals have been posted since late 2024, but many are due over the next few months.
Dr. Nathan Smith is Director of Economics and Policy for Connected Nation. He monitors broadband policy, writes public comments for federal agencies needing advice on broadband policy implementation.
Expert Opinion
No BEAD final proposals have been posted since late 2024, but many are due over the next few months.
Expert Opinion
Louisiana appears to have achieved the BEAD program’s objective for hundreds of millions of dollars less in subsidy costs than was budgeted.
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