In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by Heather Mills, Principal Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, to break down the latest developments in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

They discuss the evolving landscape of state applications, common misconceptions, and the uncertainties surrounding potential program changes. With states already awarding funds and moving forward, what challenges lie ahead?

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how BEAD is shaping broadband expansion and what’s next for communities nationwide.

This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

Catch the latest episode of the Connect This! Show, with co-hosts Christopher Mitchell (ILSR) and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) joined by regular guests Kim McKinley (TAK Broadband) and Doug Dawson (CCG Consulting) to talk about major changes coming to the BEAD program and a grab-bag of other topics, including:

• Amazon drone delivery pauses in College Station, Texas
• A new report shows the Affordable Connectivity Program saved the federal government more than it cost
• The coming transformation of the BEAD program, and the likely minor and major changes to come: including removing the preference for fiber, eliminating planning requirements pertaining to climate change and service addenda like data caps, and much more.
• The announcement of Starlink Residential Lite
• Takeaways from the new OpenVault broadband usage report
• If some recent fiber provider news is revealing of the first provider closures

Join us live on March 7th at 2pm ET, or listen afterwards wherever you get your podcasts.

Email us at [email protected] with feedback and ideas for the show.

Subscribe to the show using this feed or find it on the Connect This! page, and watch on LinkedIn, on YouTube Live, on Facebook live, or below.

Catch the latest episode of the Connect This! Show, with co-hosts Christopher Mitchell (ILSR) and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) joined by regular guests Kim McKinley (TAK Broadband) and Doug Dawson (CCG Consulting) to talk about major changes coming to the BEAD program and a grab-bag of other topics, including:

• Amazon drone delivery pauses in College Station, Texas
• A new report shows the Affordable Connectivity Program saved the federal government more than it cost
• The coming transformation of the BEAD program, and the likely minor and major changes to come: including removing the preference for fiber, eliminating planning requirements pertaining to climate change and service addenda like data caps, and much more.
• The announcement of Starlink Residential Lite
• Takeaways from the new OpenVault broadband usage report
• If some recent fiber provider news is revealing of the first provider closures

Join us live on March 7th at 2pm ET, or listen afterwards wherever you get your podcasts.

Email us at [email protected] with feedback and ideas for the show.

Subscribe to the show using this feed or find it on the Connect This! page, and watch on LinkedIn, on YouTube Live, on Facebook live, or below.

Catch the latest episode of the Connect This! Show, with co-hosts Christopher Mitchell (ILSR) and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) joined by regular guests Kim McKinley (TAK Broadband) and Doug Dawson (CCG Consulting) to talk about major changes coming to the BEAD program and a grab-bag of other topics, including:

• Amazon drone delivery pauses in College Station, Texas
• A new report shows the Affordable Connectivity Program saved the federal government more than it cost
• The coming transformation of the BEAD program, and the likely minor and major changes to come: including removing the preference for fiber, eliminating planning requirements pertaining to climate change and service addenda like data caps, and much more.
• The announcement of Starlink Residential Lite
• Takeaways from the new OpenVault broadband usage report
• If some recent fiber provider news is revealing of the first provider closures

Join us live on March 7th at 2pm ET, or listen afterwards wherever you get your podcasts.

Email us at [email protected] with feedback and ideas for the show.

Subscribe to the show using this feed or find it on the Connect This! page, and watch on LinkedIn, on YouTube Live, on Facebook live, or below.