The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has vowed to strictly enforce “Build America, Buy America” (BABA) requirements for projects funded by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
NTIA said it does not currently see any need for waivers for fiber optic glass or cable. The BEAD Program has different requirements, and manufacturers have time to re-shore or expand their operations.
Source: NTIA
