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Broadband Deployment  

The Broadband Deployment Policy Group discusses federal and state broadband programs to promote the deployment of open, high-quality broadband infrastructure across the country.  The Group advocates for policies that expand broadband investment for anchor institutions and unserved and underserved communities by the private sector and by non-profit providers such as research and education networks and municipalities. 

July Meeting Summary

Members discussed input on USF reform, focusing on contributions and program structure. States are facing challenges adapting to NTIA’s restructuring notice in the BEAD Program, particularly around CAI definitions and shifting eligibility criteria. Members discussed what would be included in a letter to NTIA addressing concerns on CAI and non-deployment funds. The FCC will vote on updated pole attachment rules on July 24, with proposed timelines, advanced notice requirements, and expanded self-help options for attachers.

Full meeting notes for this and prior meetings are available to members here. 

  • Roy Hoover, Consultant, Hoover Technology Consulting
The Group will focus primarily on federal programs, such as the BEAD, CPF and RDOF programs run by NTIA, Treasury Department and the FCC respectively.  The Group will also review state broadband maps and other state broadband initiatives to drive broadband investment that benefit anchor institutions.  The Group will also discuss and support regulatory changes that can drive greater broadband deployment, such as pole attachments, open access, tax relief and other policies to promote broadband investment to solve the digital divide.  

Broadband Deployment  Co-Chairs

  • Rebecca Dilg
    Rebecca Dilg
    Director Utah Broadband Center (801)538-8681
    Co-Chair
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  • Dianne Lindstrom
    Dianne Lindstrom
    President Los Lobos Consulting, LLC (505)999-7393
    Co-Chair
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  • Jenny Miller
    Jenny Miller
    Jenny Miller Consulting
    Co-Chair
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