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Biden's Broadband Program Faces Setbacks Amid Rule Changes

6/11/2025

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The Biden administration's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program is experiencing setbacks as states like Virginia must navigate new, less stringent application rules imposed by the previous Trump administration. Critics warn that these procedural changes could jeopardize vital efforts to deliver reliable internet access to underserved rural communities.

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Story summary

The Biden administration's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program is experiencing setbacks as states like Virginia must navigate new, less stringent application rules imposed by the previous Trump administration. Critics warn that these procedural changes could jeopardize vital efforts to deliver reliable internet access to underserved rural communities.