Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program

Connecting communities funded by Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Capacity grants

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Connecting communities funded by Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Capacity grants

After years of careful planning and anticipation, states are now rolling out the much-awaited Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) subgrants. This initiative is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a bold step toward reshaping the digital landscape, empowering Internet Service Providers, and other stakeholders to deliver equitable internet access across the nation. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has set the bar high, with a series of robust requirements to ensure every BEAD-funded…

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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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Helping Service Providers Ensure Their BEAD Network Build-Outs Are BABA Compliant

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Helping Service Providers Ensure Their BEAD Network Build-Outs Are BABA Compliant

Regulatory concerns around the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding program are top of mind for those involved in rural broadband opportunities, and the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act is a challenge for both manufacturers and service providers. Manufacturers face the realities of today’s supply chain and the need to provide cost-effective solutions to rural broadband providers eager to make network investments to help close the digital divide. For service providers, the challenge…

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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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