Charles Industries Boosts BEAD Program with BEAD/BABAA-Compliant Solutions
Charles Industries plays a vital role in supporting the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program by offering BABAA-compliant products. With over 30 years of experience in broadband and optical network infrastructure, Charles Industries is uniquely positioned as a U.S. manufacturer with five operational facilities. These facilities, along with a robust U.S. supply chain, enable us to effectively support the expansion of broadband networks, particularly in underserved and unserved areas, ensuring compliance with the Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements for BEAD-funded projects.
Charles Industries offers a variety of products that comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117- 58, §§ 70901-70953) or are the subject of a waiver (Published on February 23, 2024) approved by the Department of Commerce or designee. Compliance requirements and waiver applicability vary based on government funding programs. Check the laws and regulations for your specific program.
Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company, self-certifies that the products listed above meet the domestic manufacturing requirements outlined in the BABA waiver.