BEAD 2026

BEAD 2026

Photos from the BEAD Implementation Summit

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Experts Say $21 Billion Remaining BEAD Funds at Risk of Going Unused

Industry leaders push for faster distribution to avoid defaults, delays, and efforts to close the digital divide

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Capital Discipline Will Separate Successful BEAD Buildouts From Defaults, Panelists Said

The median terrestrial broadband provider will charge $50 to $60 per month, while some satellite providers charge significantly more, panelist said

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BEAD Faces Supply Chain Spike and Near-Certain Defaults as Program Shifts to Construction, Panelists Said

Fiber captured 63 percent of planned locations nationally, with satellite taking 23 percent under revised program rules.

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States Push to Redirect BEAD Excess Funds Toward Public Safety Gaps

Panelists also discussed their largest broadband deployment obstacles.

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NTIA Chief Credited Program Overhaul for $21 Billion in BEAD Savings

Roth said greater provider participation and a technology-neutral approach drove the $21 billion in savings.

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What to Expect at the BEAD Implementation Summit 2026

Wednesday's BEAD Implementation Summit builds upon prior events in 2025 and late 2023.

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More Speakers, Sponsors Confirmed for BEAD Implementation 2026

The BEAD Implementation Summit 2026 is set for March 18 at the National Press Club, from 12 Noon ET to 5 p.m. ET.

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National Press Club Ballroom is Venue for BEAD Implementation Summit on March 18

Broadband Breakfast announces interactive CHAT community spaces for Presenters, for Breakfast Club Members, and for Event Participants

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Rep. Greg Landsman to Speak at BEAD Implementation Summit

Keynotes join panels: State broadband roundtable, technology choices in BEAD, using remaining BEAD funds, and capital constraints on financing

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NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth to Keynote BEAD Implementation 2026

Roth's leadership comes at a pivotal moment, as states' BEAD deployments are firmly in the implementation phase.

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Broadband Breakfast Announces Agenda for March 18 BEAD Implementation 2026

Early Bird Rate of $245 available until March 1, 2026!

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Who Will Dominate AI: The U.S., China, Both or Neither?

A ‘Sputnick moment’ for AI. A new cold war – the race to superintelligence – is on.

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BEAD Plans Released for Washington, Kansas, Maine and Wisconsin

Six of the 10 states releasing draft BEAD proposals plan on more than 70% fiber

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China Blasts New U.S. Rule Banning Use of Huawei's Ascend Advanced Computer Chips

The Commerce Department said Huawei's semiconductors are subject to U.S. export controls because they are thought to employ U.S. technology.

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Federal Broadband Subsidies Essential for Long-Term BEAD Success: Experts

It’s not just about building networks, but providing affordability through programs like the ACP.