By: Hailey Farrow, Marketing Manager & Zac Byrd, Marketing Associate, on behalf of CostQuest Associates The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program's Initial Proposal Volume 2 represents a defining moment in enhancing broadband connectivity across the United States. At the heart of this initiative lies a comprehensive strategy aimed at leveraging federal funding resources to expand digital infrastructure and make a difference for all Americans.