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The Fate of the BEAD Program with Dr. Nathan Smith

The Fate of the BEAD Program with Dr. Nathan Smith

Update: 2025-03-05
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Questions are swirling around the future of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program since the administration of President Donald J. Trump has taken the helm. On this episode of Beyond the Cable, Dr. Nathan Smith, the Director of Economics and Policy for Connected Nation, joins us to talk about the future of the BEAD program, which has been the subject of some criticism from Republicans. Hear what Dr. Smith considers BEAD's best political protection and find out what he says broadband providers should and shouldn't be worried about in 2025.

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The Fate of the BEAD Program with Dr. Nathan Smith

The Fate of the BEAD Program with Dr. Nathan Smith

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