Broadband Deployment
3rd Tuesday 2pm ET Join the Group
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