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FFB 2026 Week 39: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval?

With all 50 states now having approved BEAD Final Proposals, the program is moving from planning to execution—but the process is far from settled. Carol Mattey, former FCC official, broadband and policy expert, and principal of Mattey Consulting, joins Gary Bolton, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to examine what happens when selected providers withdraw, states need to adjust awards, and new unserved locations emerge. They’ll explore NTIA’s latest changes, the flexibility states have to redirect funding and select replacement providers, and what these evolving rules mean for broadband providers, state broadband offices and communities waiting for service.

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Date:
September 30
Time:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
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