BEAD or No BEAD, We've Got You Connected

Practical Options for ISPs Navigating Funding Gaps, Delays, and Deployment Pressure

The BEAD program represents the single largest broadband investment in U.S. history — but for many operators, the reality on the ground feels complicated.

You might have been:

• Awarded BEAD funding, but not the full amount you requested
• Approved, but still in the dark about when funds will actually arrive or how reimbursement will work
• Forced to re-evaluate costs as your project evolves
• Or left without BEAD support at all

No matter where you land on that spectrum, one thing is certain:
Your communities still need to be connected.

And that’s where Mimosa comes in.
BEAD or no BEAD, we’ve got you.

1. Awarded BEAD Funding, But Not the Full Amount Requested?

You Still Have Choices.

Partial BEAD awards are more common than expected. Many states are stretching limited budgets across multiple projects, which means your network design might not be fully funded.

The big question becomes:

“How do I still build what I promised with less money?”

If your original application was based on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), the good news is: You generally have flexibility to switch vendors within the same technology category, as long as you still meet performance and coverage commitments.

This is where Mimosa shines.

By selecting a more cost-effective, proven-to-scale FWA platform like Mimosa’s 6 Series (A6 + C6x + C6x Lite Edition), you can:

• Reduce cost per subscriber
• Maintain or improve performance
• Preserve your ability to meet BEAD timelines and milestones

In many cases, switching to Mimosa allows you to do more with the funding you actually received.

2. Awarded BEAD… But No Clear Timeline on Funding or Reimbursement

You Can’t Wait. Your Network Shouldn’t Either.

A lot of ISPs are in this situation:
You’ve been selected, but your state hasn’t clearly defined:

• When funds will be disbursed
• Whether you must incur costs first and submit for reimbursement later
• How milestones or proof-of-performance will be validated

Meanwhile, your customers and communities are waiting.

You shouldn’t have to choose between:

• Standing still until the money shows up, or
• Taking on unreasonable financial risk just to get started

This is exactly why Mimosa’s distribution partners are stepping up with creative financial solutions, including:

• Financing and extended terms
• Deferred payment options
• Structured, phased purchasing plans

These programs are designed to help BEAD awardees start building today — even while states are still finalizing their reimbursement processes.

You move first. The funding mechanics catch up. We help bridge the gap.

3. Costs Are Rising and You Need to Be More Efficient

Staying in the Same Tech Category Still Gives You Flexibility.

Even with a solid award, many projects are hitting cost headwinds:

• Inflation and supply chain impacts
• Higher labor and construction costs
• New tower or fiber build requirements
• Unexpected design constraints in the field

If your original network design is becoming too expensive, you may not have to tear it up and start over. In most cases:

• FWA → FWA vendor substitutions are allowed
• As long as you still meet or exceed speed, latency, and reliability commitments
• And your solution remains aligned with what was approved in your proposal

That’s where Mimosa’s cost/performance advantage matters:

• Efficient, AFC-ready 6 GHz PTMP with the A6 + C6x family
• The ability to operate in 5 GHz or 6 GHz (one band at a time) for greater flexibility
• Streamlined portfolio that simplifies deployment and inventory
• Proven scale in some of the world’s largest broadband networks

If your state is pushing you to reduce costs, Mimosa gives you a way to protect both your budget and your performance goals.

4. No BEAD Money? No Problem.

You Can Still Build a Sustainable, Scalable Network.

Not every ISP will receive BEAD funds.
Not every project fits neatly into a grant program.
But unserved and underserved communities still need affordable, high-quality broadband.

Mimosa’s solutions are designed for exactly that reality.

Our portfolio enables you to:

• Deploy quickly in rural, hard-to-reach geographies
• Scale capacity as demand grows
• Use FWA as a bridge while fiber and other infrastructure catches up
• Maintain cost structures that work with or without subsidy programs

Whether you’re part of BEAD, RDOF, state-level grants, or funding the build yourself, Mimosa gives you a practical, proven path forward.

BEAD or No BEAD, We’ve Got You.

From partial awards and delayed funding,
to rising costs and unfunded projects…

You still need to connect homes, farms, businesses, and entire communities.
And you need solutions that are fast, flexible, and financially realistic.

That’s what Mimosa delivers:

• AFC-ready 6 GHz PTMP with the A6 + C6x portfolio
• Flexible 5 GHz or 6 GHz operation for future-proof deployments
• Distributor financing options to help you start building before funds arrive
• A globally proven, carrier-grade platform that scales as your network grows

BEAD or no BEAD, we’ve got you.
If you’re rethinking your deployment strategy, evaluating alternatives, or trying to stretch limited funding, talk to us. We’ll help you design a path that works — for your budget, your timeline, and your communities.