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Trump's BEAD Changes Threaten Internet Access for Communities

6/24/2025

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Recent changes to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program by the Trump administration are raising alarms. By favoring corporate interests over community needs, these adjustments risk deepening the digital divide, particularly in underserved states, jeopardizing vital internet access, education, and economic growth, and threatening the nation's competitive edge.

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Recent changes to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program by the Trump administration are raising alarms. By favoring corporate interests over community needs, these adjustments risk deepening the digital divide, particularly in underserved states, jeopardizing vital internet access, education, and economic growth, and threatening the nation's competitive edge.