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Draft Performance Measures for BEAD Last-Mile Networks Policy Notice For Public Comment
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BEAD State Broadband Office Resource Index
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This document outlines the BEAD resources that are currently available to State Broadband Offices.
Equity Fact Sheet: How Internet for All Investments Are Reaching Underserved Communities
High-speed Internet service powers education and the economy. It supports access to health care and education, and it connects us to our neighbors and to those we love. People without Internet service are forced to go without fundamental necessities. The latest NTIA Internet Use Survey shows that roughly 1 in 6 American households aren't connected to the Internet. That's a sixth of our country that's unable to fully participate in modern life.
Ways for Stakeholders to Get Involved: Industry
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These resources will help the telecommunications industry understand how they can get involved and engage most effectively on the Bipartisan Infrastructure broadband programs.
BEAD Final Proposal Guidance and Templates
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The purpose of this document is to outline the NTIA Final Proposal Guidance and provide Final Proposal templates to assist each Eligible Entity in submitting quality Final Proposals for the BEAD Program.
Letter of Credit Waiver
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Notice of Programmatic Waiver
ACTION: Notice
Proposed BEAD Alternative Broadband Technology Guidance
Local Coordination Interview Guides for State Broadband Offices: Tribal Entities
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Example agendas, targeted outcomes, and best practices for meeting with stakeholders during the planning phase. Guides are organized by stakeholder group type.
Permitting Needs Assessment
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Details how to structure a needs assessment and includes examples from across the country.
What is Permitting?
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An introduction to permitting as it relates to broadband projects including the types of permits a deployment may require, the process for securing an easement or right of way access, and steps to obtaining permission to access federal/state/local land.