Name
Understanding BABA: What Network Constructors and Operators Need to Know.
Description

Build America, Buy America (BABA) rules apply to several government broadband funding programs, including the BEAD program (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment).  The goals of BABA are simple – to maximize the amount to which this funding supports US-based manufacturing.  The implementation of these rules, however, is anything but simple.  Which items are subject to these restrictions?  Do all components of an item need to be manufactured in the US?  How can a purchaser tell if an item complies with the rules?  In this round table, participants will discuss the latest developments in BABA implementation, how manufacturers are meeting the challenge, and what network operators and constructors need to know in order to be successful.

Josh Simer Brianna Woodsby Lori Adams
Date & Time
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM