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"description": "Roth said greater provider participation and a technology-neutral approach drove the $21 billion in savings.\n",
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"publishedAt": "2026-03-18T20:34:40.000Z",
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"textContent": "WASHINGTON, March 18, 2026 — Half of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program remained unallocated, and the nation's top BEAD program official said Wednesday she expects guidance on how states can spend the $21 billion in remaining funds \"as soon as possible.\"\n\n**Arielle Roth** , Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the executive branch agency for communications and broadband policy, said it has completed a public listening process and is finalizing the guidance.\n\n\"We need to be good stewards of this money,\" Roth said.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
"title": "NTIA Chief Credited Program Overhaul for $21 Billion in BEAD Savings",
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