Policy Notice

The Performance Measures for BEAD Last-Mile Networks Policy Notice provides Eligible Entities and prospective subgrantees with additional guidance regarding BEAD NOFO performance measurement standards related to speed, latency, and reliability of last-mile deployment projects.

This document is intended solely to assist recipients in better understanding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the requirements set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program. This document does not and is not intended to supersede, modify, or otherwise alter applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, or the specific application requirements set forth in the NOFO. In all cases, statutory and regulatory mandates, and the requirements set forth in the NOFO, shall prevail over any inconsistencies contained in this document.

This guidance for informational purposes only and is intended solely to assist Eligible Entities in better understanding the NTIA BEAD program, the requirements set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program, and relevant follow-on guidance. The guidance does not and is not intended to supersede, modify, or otherwise alter applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, or the specific application requirements set forth in the NOFO. In all cases, statutory and regulatory mandates, and the requirements set forth in the NOFO, shall prevail over any inconsistencies contained in the below guidance.