The National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA) has clarified that states must prioritize fiber broadband and other reliable technologies, setting strict guidelines for alternative options under the BEAD program.
Alternative technologies like fixed wireless and LEO satellite broadband can be used for BEAD funding only if fiber broadband isn't feasible, emphasizing the need for meeting minimum speed requirements.
The guidelines stress the importance of deploying the most robust technology feasible at each location, as states administer BEAD funding while adhering to NTIA's framework.
Notably, geostationary satellite broadband is explicitly excluded from BEAD funding eligibility, which guides states in selecting appropriate technologies for rural broadband deployment.
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