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Bridging the Digital Divide: Cisco’s Commitment to the BEAD Program

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Cisco’s Commitment to the BEAD Program

In today’s digital age, access to reliable broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for economic opportunity, educational advancement, and overall quality of life. However, millions of Americans in unserved and underserved communities continue to face barriers to connectivity, underscoring the importance of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed internet access. Cisco is committed to ensuring that our customers are aligned with BEAD’s objectives and are…

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Smart Infrastructure Gets Lit Up!

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Smart Infrastructure Gets Lit Up!

As you drive through Anytown, USA you may notice the number of different streetlights that illuminate the roads that you are traveling. Some are tall to cover large areas while others may be more decorative and located in downtown areas to give the town a unique character. Whatever they look like, municipalities large and small are starting to realize the true value of these structures. In the era of 5G, cellular and neutral host providers…

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

Are you an Internet Service Provider or local government applying for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to acquire telecommunications equipment, Internet and Wi-Fi infrastructure, network equipment, software, or cybersecurity solutions? Between 2025 and 2028, states will award more than $42 billion of BEAD funding to Cisco customers and potential customers. Funding will be awarded to Internet Service Providers, local and Tribal governments, non-profits, and others for the benefit of residences, businesses, and…

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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

Beginning in 2024, the Federal Government will release allocations of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant to state governments. States will then subgrant part of their funding to internet service providers, local governments, and others to fund community anchor institutions that lack access to gigabit-level broadband service. Connected Communities include Community Anchor Institutions A “Community Anchor Institution”, or “CAI”, is an entity such as a school, library, health clinic, health center,…

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Smart cities must take a physical approach to digital expansion

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Smart cities must take a physical approach to digital expansion

Smart cities must take a physical approach to digital expansion | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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