Governors are critical to BEAD plans post-election, and most states have not changed the party holding that office.
States are likely to require BABA compliance materials as a part of the application process or as a part of the subgrantee agreement process.
Set yourself up for success by checking a compliance box and locking in your Buy America supply chain now.
Applicants to the BEAD grant program have 100 days to apply — and we may see a similar pattern in other states.
NTIA issued Limited General Applicability Nonavailability Waiver for BEAD and released an FAQ on the Buy America guidelines.
Buy American rules date back to 1936, while Build America Buy America rules were established in 2021. Broadband providers must