Enhancing Broadband Access In Affordable Housing: BEAD Subgrant Recommendations For Connecting MDUs

Recognizing the critical importance of equitable broadband access, the Broadband Equity Access & Deployment (BEAD) program aims to expand connectivity, particularly in multi-family residential buildings. As advocates for Apartment Wi-Fi and MDU-focused connectivity solutions, EducationSuperHighway has developed recommendations for states seeking to leverage BEAD funding effectively. The cornerstone of any broadband expansion effort in multi-dwelling units is ensuring that every household within a building can access reliable internet service. BEAD subgrants should prioritize solutions that reach individual residential units and common areas, offering options such as wireline fiber connections, non-fiber technologies, or building-wide Wi-Fi installations.