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  "description": "Infrastructure specialists urge administrators to reserve $7.6 billion from BEAD for unexpected shortfalls.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-06T11:00:16.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026 — Broadband consultants are urging federal officials to reserve billions from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program to address funding gaps and rising deployment costs.\n\nThe Vernonburg Group, a consulting firm aimed at shaping the digital future, said a ‘rainy day’ fund could help ensure more eligible locations receive service as states begin implementing BEAD projects.\n\nThe firm initially proposed setting aside about $6 billion from remaining BEAD funds. In an updated analysis, Vernonburg increased its recommended reserve to $7.6 billion.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Consultants Urge BEAD ‘Rainy Day’ Fund To Cover Gaps",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:53:08.980Z"
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