07/06/2026
Amazon's LEO satellite broadband service is expected to launch later this year, raising new questions about how satellite connectivity could shape the future of the BEAD program.
Is it good news? Read more at Broadband Breakfast to find out the latest take: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/amazon-leo-to-launch-service-later-this-year-is-that-good-news-for-the-bead-program/
LEOs like Starlink and Amazon Leo are shrinking the BEAD map, which has about 3.9 million locations today. How many will be left for fiber, fixed wireless, and cable BEAD subgrantees a year from?