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? 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.