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flag Federal shift to cheaper internet tech in BEAD program raises reliability concerns in rural America.

flag Rural America still struggles with reliable high-speed internet despite the $42 billion BEAD program, as new federal guidelines urge states to prioritize low-cost options over fiber, raising concerns about long-term reliability. flag Oklahoma and other states rushed to revise plans after the shift, with officials confident in meeting 2028 goals, but experts warn cheaper technologies may lead to underperforming, non-scalable networks in remote areas where residents still rely on slow satellite internet.

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