BEAD is a $42.5 billion program created by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Feinman added that he is disappointed not to be able to see this project through.

The circumstances of Feinmans exit are not yet clear.

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Rural broadband also allows small businesses to grow and brings investment from larger corporations.