Satellite Receives Only 4% of Early BEAD Funding
Satellite operators captured just 4% of early BEAD funding, fiber absorbs most awards. California draft plan shows NTIA rules shaping choices
Satellite operators captured just 4% of early BEAD funding, fiber absorbs most awards. California draft plan shows NTIA rules shaping choices
A total of 147 IPv4 transfer requests were recorded last month, a minor dip from September’s 153 but effectively matching the 2025 monthly average of about 148.
NTIA approves 18 BEAD Final Proposals, unlocking nearly $9 billion in funding, with $6 billion in cost savings, and less of a focus on fiber