The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to delay its announcement on changes to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program until mid-year. This information comes from Blair Levin, a policy advisor, noting that Senate hearings raised questions about the timeline. Senator Shelley Capito's inquiry indicates a growing interest in expediting the review process. The decision appears to hinge on two options: either imposing a federal threshold which would necessitate revisiting applications or relaxing certain regulations while allowing current applications to stand.
Senator Shelley Capito's questioning during the hearing hints at potential delays in BEAD announcements, suggesting July as a more realistic deadline for the review.
Options under consideration for the BEAD program range from imposing a federal high-cost threshold to eliminating certain requirements, impacting states already in the application process.
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