Discover how fixed wireless platforms can support BEAD-ready deployments with scalable, cost-effective network design.
This post is adapted from Mimosa's original blog, Ready for BEAD.
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program represents one of the most significant federal broadband investments in U.S. history, but navigating the practical realities of BEAD deployment can be a challenge. Whether you have received partial funding, are facing delays in reimbursements, or are still designing a build strategy, your communities still need reliable broadband now. Fixed wireless access (FWA), paired with the right hardware, has become a compelling solution for many service providers, especially when cost, speed, and scalability matter most.
When BEAD Funding Doesn’t Go as Planned
In many cases, BEAD awards do not fully cover original fiber-first designs. Fixed wireless access offers a practical alternative by allowing providers to meet performance goals while reducing upfront costs and accelerating deployment timelines.
Modern fixed wireless platforms, like those from Mimosa, are designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity while keeping infrastructure and deployment costs in check.
With the right hardware, ISPs can:
- Lower cost per subscriber
- Deploy faster in hard-to-reach areas
- Scale capacity as demand grows
Build Now, Not Later
Uncertain reimbursement timelines can stall projects, but delaying deployments can leave communities unserved longer than necessary. Fixed wireless solutions give providers the flexibility to move forward now while funding catches up.
Mimosa’s scalable access and backhaul solutions allow networks to grow incrementally, making them well suited for phased BEAD deployments and evolving funding timelines.
A Viable Option With or Without BEAD
Whether you received partial funding, no funding, or are still waiting on decisions, fixed wireless remains a scalable and cost-effective way to expand coverage. It is especially valuable in rural and underserved areas where fiber is not immediately feasible.
This flexibility makes Mimosa-based networks a strong fit for both grant-funded and privately financed builds.
BEAD Products From Mimosa
PtP Backhauls
PtMP Access Points
Subscriber/Client Radios
Planning Your Next Deployment
As BEAD requirements continue to evolve, network flexibility matters more than ever. Fixed wireless plays a key role in helping providers balance performance, cost, and speed, ensuring broadband reaches the communities that need it most.
If you would like help evaluating Mimosa fixed wireless solutions or aligning your deployment strategy with BEAD goals, contact our team to support your next build.