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Congressman Urges Swift Action on Rural Broadband Access

3/7/2025

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Congressman Richard Hudson passionately called for urgent action on rural broadband access at a recent hearing, expressing frustration over the delays in the $42.5 billion BEAD program. He introduced the SPEED for BEAD Act to cut through regulatory red tape. Meanwhile, industry leaders cautioned that uncertainties surrounding the Universal Service Fund and permitting obstacles could stall vital broadband expansion in underserved areas.

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Congressman Richard Hudson passionately called for urgent action on rural broadband access at a recent hearing, expressing frustration over the delays in the $42.5 billion BEAD program. He introduced the SPEED for BEAD Act to cut through regulatory red tape. Meanwhile, industry leaders cautioned that uncertainties surrounding the Universal Service Fund and permitting obstacles could stall vital broadband expansion in underserved areas.