Fixed Wireless Providers Applaud Trump-Era BEAD Changes
Tarana and Nextlink emphasized opportunities they now have to provide fixed wireless connectivity to underserved communities.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2026 – Two fixed wireless companies are pleased with the Trump administration’s changes to the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, emphasizing the opportunities they now have to provide fixed wireless connectivity to underserved communities.
“There is a revolution going on, and it’s a revolution underscored by the NTIA June 6 document that returned to what we think is critical — have high standards, but don’t pick technology winners and losers,” said Tarana Wireless Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy Carl Guardino, at the INCOMPAS Policy Summit.
Guardino was joined by Nextlink Internet Chief Strategy Officer Claude Aiken, who explained that the technology neutral approach in BEAD, as opposed to a fiber focused approach, allowed funding to support fixed wireless and Americans in rural areas.
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