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57% Drop in BEAD Funding Signals Digital Divide Progress

5/9/2025

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A recent report from the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute shows a significant 57% drop in areas qualifying for federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds since 2023, signaling strides toward bridging the digital divide. Yet, remote regions still face connectivity hurdles, sparking demands for adaptable funding solutions, such as satellite internet.

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A recent report from the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute shows a significant 57% drop in areas qualifying for federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds since 2023, signaling strides toward bridging the digital divide. Yet, remote regions still face connectivity hurdles, sparking demands for adaptable funding solutions, such as satellite internet.