Panelists are concerned that states may not have had the prescriptive guidance needed to maximize funding.
T-Mobile is focusing on its wireless business, while Cogent wants to eventually replace its leased network.
Opponents say increasing coverage and speed obligations of the ACAM program may be unnecessary with new federal broadband money.
The GAO report found many different federal broadband programs prone to inefficiencies.
Barriers to closing the divide including awareness of programs, resources and increasing digital literacy.
FCC will consider raising the speed standard for certain carriers that receive fixed monthly funding from the agency.
Workforce funding for infrastructure expansion has been allocated under the infrastructure bill.
Some state laws, as written, may run counter to IIJA language and constrain the use of federal funds.
The playbook was discussed in a webinar Friday afternoon.
The organization is concerned that access to federal money will come with burdensome reporting.
The plan addresses availability and adoption of a high-speed internet connection for disadvantaged communities.
President Biden celebrated $65 billion for broadband deployment.
