BEAD Program
Expand high-speed optical fiber and wireless networks
The US Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program in the US provides more than $42 billion to expand high-speed and reliable networks needed for unserved and underserved areas such as rural areas in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and so forth. The BEAD program prioritizes the expansion of optical fiber networks and allows fixed wireless access using unlicensed spectrum and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications. The key factors that lead to the successful deployment and maintenance of these broadband networks are the testing of optical fiber and wireless networks, and the quality of communication.
Application Note:
Necessity of Testing in PON Installation
The document explains technical specifications, possible troubles and issues, and the suitable testing solutions to solve the testing challenges in passive optical networks.
Application Note:
How Proper Testing Can Ensure Optimum ROI for BEAD Rural Broadband Initiative
The document describes the importance of proper testing for deploying and maintaining wireless and wired networks.
BEAD Optical Networks Installation
- Optical fiber network deployment and maintenance
- Fiber to the Premise (FTTP)
- XGS-PON (10 Gbps), NG-PON2 (40 Gbps), 50G-PON
- Optical fiber testing, OTDR
- Fiber end face testing, Fiber inspection probe
BEAD Wireless Access Installation
- Antenna and cable fault analysis
- Interference hunting and Spectrum management
- Network capacity
- Performance check
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