Iowa Opens BEAD Rebuttal Window

June 17, 2024 – Iowa announced Friday that its Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment program is now accepting rebuttals for challenges to the high-speed internet coverage map.

Rebuttal submissions began June 14, initiating a 45-day window for providers to respond to challenges. During this period, Internet Service Providers and other eligible challengers can submit evidence to support or dispute challenges across the state. The Department of Management Division of Information Technology will issue final rulings within 45 days of a rebuttal.