State Broadband Offices Struggle to Involve Local Stakeholders in BEAD Challenges
Despite outreach efforts, only four counties, one native government, and two nonprofits submitted challenges to Kansas' state mapping fabric.
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2024 – State broadband authorities said Wednesday that they have received less engagement than anticipated from local stakeholders on the challenge process for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, but are actively working on rectifying the hurdles related to challenges.
These obstacles include the task of educating local governments and nonprofits about the importance of active participation, along with ensuring timely responses from these challengers, according to state broadband officers from eight U.S. states who convened for the Wednesday Broadband Breakfast Live Online event.
Broadband Breakfast
