Name
Maximizing BEAD Funding with Smart Network Solutions: Extending Life Cycles, Reducing Costs, and Building Sustainable Broadband Networks
Date & Time
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Description
Learn how to maximize the lifespan of legacy network hardware through repair, refurbishment, and surplus solutions, effectively reducing capital expenditures and mitigating supply chain delays. Gain insights into navigating manufacturer backlogs, leveraging multi-vendor solutions, and streamlining permitting processes to meet BEAD funding guidelines and deployment deadlines. And discover how to manage surplus efficiently and decommissioned equipment to minimize environmental impact, recapture capital, and support cost-efficient, sustainable broadband network expansions.