BEAD’s new direction tells us that the technology we use to bridge the digital divide no longer has to be fiber

Fiber technology has long been considered the obvious choice for U.S. broadband deployments. Not only does it offer greater bandwidth and faster speeds, but – more importantly – it has been federally favored. Regardless of the costs involved or the installation times, fiber was often chosen as the technology for high-speed internet delivery. However, on June 6, 2025, something changed.   

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BEAD’s new direction tells us that the technology we use to bridge the digital divide no longer has to be fiber