Is BEAD dead? Not officially - but it's definitely on life support. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program (BEAD) just turned three - and has yet to meaningfully deliver on its $42 billion promise to bring internet access to underserved parts of the U.S. In this video, we break down why the program is stalled, how Trump’s grip on grant disbursements is holding things up, and whether Elon Musk’s Starlink might quietly scoop up the cash instead.