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Industry-standard framework streamlines collecting, verifying and sharing information for BEAD-funded projects 

The success of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program BEAD hinges on more than just funding distribution; it requires meticulous reporting, compliance auditing and ongoing monitoring to ensure efficient use of resources.  The complexity of these requirements highlights the need for all stakeholders to adopt an industry standard that streamlines processes and supports accurate fund tracking, progress reporting and regulatory adherence. By maintaining a high level of transparency and accountability throughout the process and using established industry standards, the BEAD Program can streamline and effectively achieve its goal of connecting millions of families and transforming broadband infrastructure across the nation.

That's where iconectiv comes in

  • TruOps Common Language and its Central Location Online Entry System (CLONES) database can empower the NTIA, states and subgrantees to accurately track fund usage and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Common Language CLLI Codes identify and classify the location and other key attributes of every piece of infrastructure, helping to track the location of every piece of equipment and communications function provided at each network site
  • Common Language CLFI Codes standardize the naming and tracking of transmission facilities, helping to ensure accurate documentation of network infrastructure

Common Language provides the industry-standard nomenclature and framework that the communications ecosystem relies on every day to maximize efficiency, competitiveness and profits. Utilize Common Language to maximize BEAD’s impact by ensuring that every dollar is spent exactly where it will provide most benefit to consumers, businesses, schools and other users that currently lack broadband service and gain the authoritative information and insights needed to ensure compliance.
 

benefits of Common Language for the BEAD Program

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Adequate ability to effectively track, monitor and audit
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Real-time access to information
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Diminished risk of reporting errors
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No need for additional resources

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Figure: Sample report from CLONES illustrating Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) deployment and associated network entities. The data presented is for illustrative and example purposes only.

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