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poll: $20 Billion BEAD Funding should be released in Q1 of 2026. How do you think it will affect IPv4 Prices next year?

Industry Poll: $20 Billion BEAD Funds Impact on IPv4 Pricing

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LinkedIn poll shows most industry respondents expect IPv4 prices to rise as $20B in BEAD broadband funding is released in 2026.
Starlink Emerges as a Major Winner Under Revised BEAD Guidance

Starlink Receives $661 Million From BEAD

Revised BEAD guidance has shifted funding toward satellite broadband, positioning Starlink as one of the program’s largest beneficiaries to date
GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42B BEAD Program

GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42 Billion BEAD Program

A GAO ruling raises new uncertainty around the $42B BEAD program, potentially triggering delays, legal challenges, and new funding risks
Trump EO Targets State AI Laws, Ties Compliance to Broadband Funds

Trump Executive Order Limits Regulations on AI

Trump signs executive order to curb state AI regulation, directing federal legal challenges and linking to broadband funding
BEAD Funding Leaves Satellites With Just 4% Share

Satellite Captures Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Awards

Despite tech-neutral rules, satellite operators will capture just 4% of roughly $20B in BEAD funds to date, with fiber dominating at 86%
BEAD Final Plans Approved_ First 18 States Unlock Funds

NTIA Approves 18 States to Receive $9 Billion in BEAD Funds

NTIA has approved the first 18 BEAD Final Proposals, unlocking nearly $9B in funding and projecting $6B in savings. States can now begin real broadband buildouts, marking the program’s first major forward momentum.
Nebraska BEAD: A Case Study in Missed Broadband Opportunity

Nebraska BEAD: A Case Study in Missed Opportunity

Nebraska’s BEAD plan leaves $350M unspent and prioritizes short-term wireless over fiber — a warning for how states manage federal funding
Alabama Finalizes BEAD Broadband Plan Saving 800 Million

Alabama Finalizes $800 Million BEAD Broadband Plan

Alabama’s broadband agency has officially submitted its BEAD plan — access for 101k locations, cutting $800 million in costs
Alaska’s BEAD Plan - $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s BEAD Plan – $113,000 Per Home Sparks Debate

Alaska’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) proposal has drawn national attention for its staggering per-location costs. With some projects topping $113,000 per home
Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites

Nevada’s Plans $327 Million In Broadband Expansions

Governor Joe Lombardo announced $327M for broadband projects across Nevada, aiming to connect 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites