The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a $42.45 billion grant program intended to provide broadband to every American by 2030. WTA seeks to ensure that this funding is available to its member companies, spent efficiently, and is targeted at truly unserved and underserved areas of the country rather than duplicating efforts by other government programs or private sector providers.
WTA Advocacy
Industry letter to Sec. of Commerce on BEAD rate regulation – sent July 23, 2024
WTA comments on BEAD Challenge Process Guidance – filed May 5, 2023
WTA response to request for comment on BEAD implementation – filed February 4, 2022
American Connection Project letter to NTIA – sent February 10, 2022
BEAD Resources
NTIA BEAD Program Page
NTIA BroadbandUSA BEAD Program Page (NOFO, FAQs, NEPA & BABA info, etc.)
State-level information (funding amounts, state broadband office contacts, etc.)
BEAD Initial Proposal status dashboard
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act text (BEAD statute begins in Division F)
