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The Broadband Divide - Legal Aspects of the BEAD Program and Technology Preference

Presented by Peter Lupo

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Course Description

Length: 1h 11min    Published: 6/3/2025    
This course provides an in-depth legal analysis of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, focusing on federal funding regulations, state level implementation challenges, and the legal considerations of technology selection in broadband expansion. Participants will explore the policy intent of BEAD, the legal framework governing fund distribution, and the impact of NTIA guidelines on fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite deployment. The course also examines public-private partnerships, permitting challenges, and the role of municipalities in broadband expansion, with a focus on ensuring compliance while advocating for community broadband solutions. Legal professionals will gain insights into funding eligibility, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, equipping them to navigate the legal complexities of broadband infrastructure development.
Learning Objectives
* Understand the legal considerations surrounding the BEAD program and broadband expansion, including funding distribution, compliance, contractual law, antitrust issues and litigation risks
* Learn how programs such as BEAD attempt to end the divide and bring high speed internet access to underserved Americans
* Know how to analyze the regulatory compliance requirements governing BEAD funding and broadband expansion, including at the state and subgrantee levels
* Understand, in regard to funding implications and legal disputes, the implications of technology choices, including fiber, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and satellite, or non-terrestrial networks (NTNs)
* Know how to identify and mitigate legal risks related to right-of-way access and environmental regulations
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Presented By:

Peter Lupo

New Jersey

732-207-3912

peterlupolaw@gmail.com

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