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July 1, 2025
5G / Outdoor Wireless
The U.S. government’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program just got a major overhaul – and it’s a game-changer for wireless broadband providers. With $42.45 billion in federal funding available, the program now officially supports fixed wireless, hybrid, LTE/5G, satellite and microwave networks that meet updated performance benchmarks.
Announced in June 2025, BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice removes the fiber-only preference that previously shut out many efficient wireless technologies. Now, projects delivering at least 100 Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload, and latency under 100 milliseconds qualify as Priority Broadband Projects – whether they rely on fiber, wireless, or a mix of both.
Even more significantly, every state is now required to reopen its BEAD application process. Past provisional awards have been rescinded, and the new rules reduce much of the previous red tape. That means if you didn’t qualify before – or didn’t apply because fiber was out of reach – this is your opportunity. At SAF Tehnika, we’ve long supported network builders who need fast, affordable deployments in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Our radios are built for both licensed and unlicensed wireless networks, offering high capacity, low latency, and reliability that meets (and exceeds) BEAD standards. Products like Integra-X2 deliver up to 2.2 Gbps full duplex – ideal for both middle-mile and last-mile use cases. Combined with fast deployment times and low per-location cost, SAF-based networks are a strong fit for this new round of funding.
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