March 6, 2025
Today, Chair of Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Streamlining Program Efficiency and Expanding Deployment for BEAD Act, also known as the Speed for BEAD Act.
The following statement is from USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter:
“These commonsense updates in the Speed for BEAD Act will remove roadblocks that slow down broadband deployment through the BEAD program and make it harder to connect Americans. By cutting red tape, eliminating requirements outside of the law, and ensuring experienced providers have the financial flexibility to focus on building networks, this legislation will help deliver high-speed internet access to the communities that need it most. USTelecom members provide the most resilient robust and future-proofed broadband technologies available and are best positioned to meet the program’s standards of Priority Broadband Locations. We look forward to continuing to work with Congress on this legislation to ensure that the formula used to determine the allocation of BEAD funds delivers wherever possible the greatest long-term broadband benefits, as well as the scale, speed, low-latency and superior service the American communities participating in the program require and deserve.”