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Challenge processes include timeline, transparency and mapping requirements, with changes impacting community anchors and individuals.

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Challenge processes include timeline, transparency and mapping requirements, with changes impacting community anchors and individuals.
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Wednesday released the final version of its model challenge process guidance for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program.
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