We’re trading centuries of Internet access for one more mile of fiber

We’re trading centuries of Internet access for one more mile of fiber

The BEAD program has a strong fiber bias, which is costly and inefficient, and states should consider using more cost-effective technologies to extend deployment and use the savings to help low-income households get online.

We’re Trading Centuries of Internet Access for One More Mile of Fiber

In The Hill, Joe Kane argues that the BEAD program’s fiber-first rules risk wasting billions and delaying broadband access where faster, cheaper options exist.