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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Divide: Shirley Bloomfield on rural broadband progress, BEAD's 'bargain' and USF

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As she prepares to retire as CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Shirley Bloomfield joins us to discuss progress on connecting the rural US, how BEAD changes will impact those communities, and the need to preserve USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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