Lutnick said the Biden administration had 30 months for BEAD “and they did nothing.” He pledged 100% funding by the end of 2025.

The key for the letter to President Trump — which was signed by the leaders of five broadband industry associations — is to get BEAD moving.

Washington began accepting BEAD applications last November. Their Round 1 funding window closed in January, and Round 2 opened in March.

The Wisconsin legislature did not approve the governor’s request for broadband funding because it expected to receive BEAD investments.

Notifications of the termination of Digital Equity Act grants were sent to all states and territories and 65 other organizations.

The Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund’s third round received applications requesting almost $3B. Funding available totals $450M.
