Panel discussion – How can we deliver on the objective of BEAD with maximised efficiency and ROI?

The US has set out ambitious and impressive goals to enhance connectivity for millions of Americans. Despite the vast amounts of funding we must ensure efficiency and a high return on the significant investment on offer. This session will discuss:

• How we can maximise the ROI from the BEAD funding during deployments
• The challenges when deploying, from the state of existing infrastructure to ensuring geographical diversity
• The role of played by technologies such as MDU/bulk managed WiFi in meeting connectivity objectives and its applicability in less densely populated areas.