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Trump Halts $42 Billion Broadband Program, Stalls Connectivity Efforts

6/15/2025

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The Trump administration's halt of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has thrown a wrench into efforts to bridge the digital divide. States are now forced to revise their grant plans, stalling vital projects just as construction season begins. This disruption also impacts a $2.7 billion grant initiative, jeopardizing the quest for universal connectivity.

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The Trump administration's halt of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has thrown a wrench into efforts to bridge the digital divide. States are now forced to revise their grant plans, stalling vital projects just as construction season begins. This disruption also impacts a $2.7 billion grant initiative, jeopardizing the quest for universal connectivity.