The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, known as BEAD, remains in planning phase. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-28 13:51:26">February 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM EST</time>

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, known as BEAD, remains in planning phase.{ai:summary}<p>The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) is currently in the planning phase. Details on its implementation and impact remain to be seen. </p><p>#technology</p>

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