Panel discussion - BEAD 2.0 and the broadband future: Fiber, FWA and satellite
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM · 50 min. (America/Chicago)
Floor 3, C1 & C2
Panel discussion
Smart Broadband at Scale
Information
How does the shift from fiber-first to technology neutral funding reshape deployment strategies?
Can FWA and LEOs deliver sustainable performance for rural America?
Partnerships, cost optimization and hybrid models to remain competitive under BEAD’s new rules
Will BEAD’s overhaul accelerate or delay universal broadband coverage?
Implications for innovation and investment priorities
