FINISH BEAD

The urgency of bridging the digital divide has never been clearer. With millions of Americans in unserved and underserved areas still waiting for reliable internet access, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program offers an unprecedented opportunity to achieve universal connectivity. Yet, the scale of the challenge demands that state broadband offices move with both speed and precision. This is where the FINISH BEAD framework comes into play—a strategic guide for state broadband offices and broadband industry leaders to ensure swift, efficient, and effective implementation of BEAD grant programs while upholding fairness and minimizing waste, fraud, and abuse.