Bloomfield highlighted aspects of BEAD implementation that have worked well so far, as well as several areas of concern.
The NTCA study follows a court decision in July that found the Universal Service Fund’s framework for contributions to be unconstitutional.
One of NTCA’s BEAD recommendations is that ISPs should monitor and participate in challenges, even if they do not plan to bid.
Broadband can improve rural quality of life by supporting eNursing, food lockers, veteran “Living Rooms” and more.
The NTCA IFAST initiative aims to tap members’ local ties to support the efforts of the Guardian Group to stop sex trafficking.
If proposed Net Neutrality plans are adopted, broadband revenues won’t count toward the Universal Service Fund contribution base.