Draft BEAD Plans Looking to Mark Some Fixed Wireless 'Underserved'
Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.

Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.
WASHINGTON, January 3, 2024 – Ten states included plans in their draft Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment proposals to make more licensed fixed wireless service areas eligible for subsidized infrastructure by categorizing them as un- or underserved.
The $42.5-billion broadband expansion program’s rules mark the fixed wireless
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Regional ISP urged regulators to adopt reforms modeled on federal rules.