Understanding the Importance of BEAD

Service Providers

Hawaiin Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom has crews prepared to deploy advanced, high-speed broadband networks, and we anticipate that, in Hawai‘i, we can initiate ribbon-cuttings and turn up service within 45 days of your funding approval to advance broadband infrastructure projects.

CentraCom

The capital we have allocated for this program cannot remain idle—rural communities have waited long enough for access to next-generation broadband that can transform their economies and quality of life.

Totelcom

This program is our best chance to connect rural America to next-generation broadband that will support their economy, education, and healthcare for decades to come. We cannot afford to leave rural America behind in the technological advances on the horizon.

Brightspeed

Governors across the country have been hard at work investing significant time and resources to ensure the program’s success. You should feel confident relying on their boots-on-the-ground expertise as allocation decisions are made as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Hunter Communications

Our tag line is “better connections start here.” BEAD enables our firm to truly provide better connections to hundreds of thousands of citizens and businesses in the most rural of our communities.

CTC

Americans have waited long enough for broadband that can unlock their communities’ economic potential. Our goal at CTC is clear: to push this program across the finish line and deliver broadband to all Americans.

Cross

The capital funds we have earmarked for BEAD cannot continue to languish, and Oklahomans have waited long enough for the promised next-generation, future-proof broadband that will unlock tremendous economic opportunities for their communities.

Industry Groups

Heartland Forward

This nonprofit has initiated programs to train librarians in Arkansas to facilitate telehealth services, particularly in rural areas. Their efforts are aligned with the BEAD program’s objectives, and they have acknowledged the program’s support in their initiatives.

Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)

CORI supports rural communities by offering resources and tools to help local Internet Service Providers and health organizations navigate BEAD funding opportunities. Their efforts aim to enhance broadband infrastructure, which is critical for telehealth services in rural areas.

Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition

SHLB has provided recommendations for structuring BEAD Five-Year Action Plans, indicating their direct involvement and support for the program.

National Rural Health Association (NRHA)

The NRHA is a prominent advocate for rural health care, emphasizing the importance of broadband access as a social determinant of health. They support initiatives like BEAD to bridge the digital divide affecting rural communities.

American Hospital Association (AHA)

The AHA recognizes the BEAD program as a significant opportunity to expand broadband services, particularly in rural areas where hospitals and clinics can benefit from improved telehealth infrastructure. They encourage health care providers to engage with state governments to leverage BEAD funding.

National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)

While not exclusively focused on education, the NDIA advocates for digital equity, which encompasses access to broadband, devices, and digital literacy training. Their work supports rural education by promoting policies and programs that ensure all students have the necessary tools to succeed in a digital learning environment.