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Fiber Industry Faces Competing Pressures From Data Centers and Workforce

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Fiber Industry Faces Competing Pressures From Data Centers and Workforce

Fiber industry speaking at BroadbandLive at Fiber Connect on Tuesday discussed BEAD delays, workforce shortages and data center demand.

By Broadband Breakfast May 19, 2026

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

By Akul Saxena Mar 18, 2026

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