BEAD was meant to solve the broadband gap—but delays, regulatory friction, and uneven state execution are raising a tougher question: what happens when the funding runs out?

Statistics show that FTTH market is forecasted at 18.95% CAGR from 2026-2031.  But, as deployments stall and costs rise, leaders must rethink how to build networks that are not just funded—but sustainable. This panel challenges the assumption that BEAD alone will deliver long-term success and dives into the real decisions shaping the next decade of broadband.

You’ll learn:
• Why one-time BEAD funding may fall short of 10–20-year sustainability.
• How to evaluate trade-offs across deployment, operating, and funding models.
• Two decisive actions to future-proof your broadband strategy beyond subsidies.