Planning Long-Term Success for BEAD-Funded Networks

Monitor Key Performance Metrics

Track critical data to assess the network’s impact and identify improvement areas.

Suggested Metrics:

• Adoption rates.

• Customer satisfaction scores.

• System uptime and average speeds.

Expand and Adapt

Sustainability isn’t just about maintaining the status quo. It’s about growth and adaptation.

Strategies:

• Explore additional services, such as smart city solutions or IoT applications.

• Partner with local organizations to extend the network’s reach and impact.

• Seek supplementary funding to fuel expansion projects.

Build a Culture of Improvement

Empower your team to innovate and seek efficiencies continuously. Encourage regular training and keep an eye on industry advancements.

By integrating these practices, ISPs can transform BEAD-funded networks into long-term assets that connect communities and support growth for decades.

For more BEAD resources, visit our BEAD Funding Toolkit 👉 https://sonar.software/bead-funding-toolkit