BEAD broadband buildout contracts: federal terms limiting state leverage, and vendor ‘rights’ shaping 10–14 years of service

BEAD directs $42.5B toward broadband infrastructure; small changes in contract terms can lock in pricing power, technology choices, and consumer protections for a decade-plus. The investigative gap is

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