NTIA Prefers 5G Fixed Wireless Over Fiber For BEAD Funded Projects
Recently, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has changed the rules for BEAD Funding. The NTIA, as the agency responsible for administering the BEAD Program, provides guidance for Eligible Entities (States, Territories, and the District of Columbia) to ensure American taxpayers obtain the greatest value for their broadband investment or “Benefit of the Bargain” under the BEAD Program.
The NTIA eliminated many non-statutory burdens and red tape that increased taxpayer costs, limited marketplace competition, and diverted resources away from actual deployment. One of the most significant changes to BEAD Funding requirements is in Technology Neutrality for Priority Broadband Projects, which levels the playing field and encourages Qualifiying Entities to build 5G Fixed Wireless networks rather than fiber:
“Priority Broadband Project—The term “Priority Broadband Project” means a project that provides broadband service at speeds of no less than 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 megabits per second for uploads, has a latency less than or equal to 100 milliseconds, and can easily scale speeds over time to meet the evolving connectivity needs of households and businesses and support the deployment of 5G, successor wireless technologies, and other advanced services.”
Benefit of the Bargain Round – To ensure Entities are using a Technology Neutral approach to the sub grantee selection process, NTIA is requiring Eligible Entities to conduct at least one additional subgrantee selection round for every BEAD-eligible location “Benefit of the Bargain.” Eligible Entities must rescind all preliminary and provisional subaward selections and notify applicants that a further round of applications will be considered before final awards are made.
FIBER PROVIDERS: Think you are out of the game? – Think Again!
You have prepared your application, identified locations, maybe even started running fiber to the towers and poles in anticipation of your BEAD contract but the rules have changed. Don’t consider yourself out yet. . .augment your plan with 5G Fixed Wireless! Why consider this dual approach?
Cost Effective – 5G Fixed Wireless from Xtreme Enterprises reaches households in rural areas where the cost to run fiber would be too expensive – essentially you get more “bang for your buck”
Time to Market – 5G Fixed Wireless from Xtreme Enterprises can be deployed in weeks rather than years. This ensures that you can meet your timeline obligations under the new BEAD Funding rules.
Scalability – 5G FWA Networks built by Xtreme Enterprises are designed with forward thinking technology that anticipate future growth and speed needs.
Longevity – Xtreme Enterprises uses high performing radios built by Ericsson – a leader in the telecom industry for over 149 years. Upgrades are done at the software level rather than on the tower.
Xtreme Enterprises vs. Our Competitors
Xtreme Enterprises partners with Ericsson to design and deliver 5G Fixed Wireless Technology that exceeds BEAD requirements. With less cost to deploy and networks up and running in weeks instead of years, Xtreme Enterprises is your choice to maximize your investment and secure BEAD funding.
Tech Support
Xtreme Enterprises is not a mickey mouse operation. We do not use Social Media platforms and online forums to answer technical questions. We believe that our customers deserve direct, professional support to answer their technical issues. Our network engineers will work with you to answer any question or resolve any issue you may have.
3GPP Standards
You know the phrase “Never put all of your eggs in one basket” – Xtreme Enterprises works with companies that adhere to 3GPP standards to ensure interoperability between network components. This means you have a very robust and diverse ecosystem. For example, radios by Ericsson work with CPEs by BEC.
149 years of carrier grade technology
When it comes to experience in the industry, no other company comes close to the years of experience our network partners have. You can trust Xtreme Enterprises to deliver a superior FW network.
The game has changed. You now have a better, more viable solution to serve your market areas! 5G Fixed Wireless can be deployed faster for less cost than fiber and NTIA is now favoring 5G FWA for BEAD projects.
5G Fixed Wireless Solutions from Xtreme Enterprises provide the greatest value for your broadband investment! Exceeding all BEAD requirements, Xtreme 5G networks can be deployed in weeks instead of years.
Contact us today to find out how to win the Benefit of the Bargain Round.
