The BEAD Program offers an historic chance to bridge the Digital Divide. As an organization with a mission solely focused on closing the Digital Divide, Connected Nation is committed to making this moment count.
Recognizing that state broadband offices are at the center of administering hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure universal broadband coverage, Connected Nation launches BEADwise™ Data Analysis and Verification services to support state broadband offices in confidently achieving their BEAD goals.
With nearly 25 years of broadband expertise in telecom engineering, geospatial data analysis, broadband policy and research, and digital inclusion programming, Connected Nation understands successful broadband programs require reliable data and effective stakeholder communication.
BEADwise ™ solutions will empower you with monitoring and compliance, informed analytics, and field verification bolstering confidence in your broadband data and effectively communicating your state’s BEAD progress.
From initial grant awards to final network validation, BEADwise™ ensures your BEAD program is on track and in compliance. Contact us here or below to get started today.
Our BEADwise™ Solutions
Monitoring and Compliance
Develop a robust, compliant monitoring plan that demonstrates progress, accountability, and compliance.
Our Engineering and Technical Services team and federal grant experts work with states to design oversight mechanisms and data-driven risk mitigation strategies that inspire confidence and ensure the program’s integrity.
Informed Analytics
Harness advanced analytics to track progress, validate networks, and provide stakeholders with clear, data-backed updates.
Our analytics reporting tools and interactive visualization dashboards incorporate both state-collected and third-party datasets from a range of sources to bolster confidence and keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
Field Verification
Conduct rigorous field and desktop inspections with seasoned telecom engineers who verify that networks meet technical and performance standards and track construction progress.
With BEADwise ™, states have up-to-date information at their fingertips about the progress and impact of BEAD projects.
From initial grant awards to final network validation, BEADwise ensures your BEAD program is on track and in compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many firms offer BEAD consulting but none match Connected Nation's 25 years of broadband-focused expertise. We’ve worked side-by-side with state broadband offices across the nation providing practical, tested solutions tailored to the unique challenges of BEAD implementation. Our history of success and reputation for integrity set us apart.
BEADwise services are explicitly exempt from the 2% administrative cap for BEAD management-ensuring you can allocate resources for strategic oversight without budgetary constraints. This exemption provides flexibility to invest in the tools and expertise you need.
Our team combines technical expertise with policy insights and data analytics delivering a holistic perspective that ensures your BEAD investments are effective and equitable. We’re not just telecom experts; we’re broadband problem solvers.
Even if you're using a consultant, BEADwise can be leveraged to ensure you’re equipped to handle heightened public scrutiny with supportive technical review. Our independent, mission-driven approach complements your existing team providing the specialized expertise needed to validate subgrantee performance, mitigate risks, and help safeguard public investments. We work in tandem with other partners.
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BEADwise Data and Verification Services is your comprehensive solution for navigating the complexities of BEAD monitoring with assurance and clarity. With BEADwise, you can move forward with confidence, knowing you have the monitoring tools, analytics, and expertise to succeed.
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