Beyond Bead with Earnie Holtrey of Mytra Consulting

Описание: 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 — 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿?

As 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 funding moves from planning to execution, the broadband industry is entering a critical new phase. With most state final proposals now approved by NTIA and subgrant awards underway, shovels are finally getting ready to hit the ground. But as construction ramps up, one reality is becoming clear: success under 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 requires far more than building networks—it demands long-term compliance, monitoring, and operational discipline.

Drawing on his experience as former Deputy Director of the Indiana Broadband Office, 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 consultant 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘆 highlights a challenge he’s seeing nationwide. Many ISPs are eager and ready to build, yet have not fully prepared for the federal reporting, compliance, and monitoring requirements that will extend four to ten years beyond construction. New 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 requirements—including 30-day certifications, letters of credit or performance bonds, NEPA milestones, and a 10-year federal interest period—are non-negotiable and must be addressed early to avoid payment holds or funding delays.

The states seeing the smoothest 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 rollouts are those where ISPs and broadband offices align on requirements well before grant agreements are executed. The message is clear: don’t wait. Understanding post-award obligations now—before construction begins—can be the difference between a successful project and costly setbacks. At 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, we help providers navigate this complexity so they can focus on what matters most: delivering reliable broadband to the communities that need it.