Earlier this month, West Virginia became the first state to secure a 90-day extension on its BEAD Final Proposal.
According to officials, this extension gives West Virginia “time to focus on how BEAD funding can be efficiently invested and leveraged to advance the state’s broader economic development goals.”
This move could mark a shift in the BEAD program toward more flexible timelines, reduced red tape, and support for a wider range of technologies.
At Mission Broadband, we’re keeping a close eye on these trends and actively advising communities and providers as they navigate evolving BEAD requirements.
Do you think extensions like this will become the new normal—or is West Virginia the exception?
Let us know in the comments.
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