BEAD at the Crossroads: Implementation, Policy Changes, and the Future of Non-Deployment Funding

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As the $42b BEAD program moves from planning into implementation, the policy conversation is shifting just as quickly as the funding landscape. With final proposals now largely approved, states, providers, and infrastructure stakeholders are navigating a new set of questions around program execution, revised federal guidance, and the growing debate over how estimated $21b in remaining BEAD Non-Deployment Dollars should be used.

This webinar will examine the latest BEAD developments and what they mean for the digital infrastructure ecosystem. The discussion will explore how the program has evolved since the 2025 BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, where implementation stands today, and how policymakers are thinking about the next phase of BEAD, including the potential use of remaining funds for broader connectivity goals.

From deployment progress and program compliance to network resilience, public service outcomes, and the future of Non-Deployment Dollars, this session will provide a timely update on where BEAD stands now and where it may be headed next.