NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects

Jessica Dine, policy analyst at New America's Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future, is quoted in a Broadband Breakfast article about the National Telecommunications and Information Administration rewriting rules for the BEAD program.

“Interestingly, the guidance does still allow states to solicit evidence that applicants are able to provide the service they promise in project areas."

“LEO service generally doesn’t do well in particular geographies or in densely populated areas, so the outcome may hinge on how selective LEO providers are in their initial application.”