What’s Next with BEAD?
August 8 – 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Plaza Ballroom A
With NTIA expected to make BEAD funding allocations at the end of June, this session will discuss what’s next, as the process gets handed over to the states to implement their programs. We should discuss how well-equipped and ready the states are, what decisions they need to make, what their challenge process looks like, what waivers they might need to ask for (e.g., Build America, Buy America; technology; letter of credit). What level of engagement are states having with local communities and other stakeholders? And when will the money start flowing?
Speakers
Carol Mattey
Mattey Consulting LLC, Principal
Nick Alexander
NTIA: Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth