Broadband Deployment
3rd Tuesday 2pm ET
2024 Co-chairs
Jenny Miller EducationSuperHighway |
![]() Justin Fazzari The Sanborn Mapping Company, AppGeo Division |
Dianne Lindstrom Los Lobos Consulting |
SHLB Staff Contact: John Windhausen
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.
June Meeting Summary
June 18, 2024: On Tuesday, 6/18, the Broadband Deployment group reviewed the BEAD program's progress. With several companies withdrawing from their RDOF commitments, state broadband officials are adjusting project areas to cover unserved regions.
Some states define project areas themselves, while others rely on ISPs to set boundaries. There might be two rounds of awards in some states. The definition of an affordable rate is a contentious issue; NTIA provides guidelines but no specific rate.
Additionally, the group discussed the SHLB Poles Symposium, noting that Vermont has fewer pole attachment problems due to a state-specific formula for determining pole rates.
Full meeting notes for this and prior meetings are available to members here.