📣The State Broadband Office has launched the BEAD Challenge process. The time has come to ensure that all broadband serviceable locations are accounted for before Arizona allocates its $993M of BEAD funding. The challenge process is a pivotal step towards achieving universal connectivity in Arizona, allowing stakeholders to challenge the accuracy of BSL locations. Confirmation of locations that currently lack access to high-speed internet is essential for funding to be used to connect these areas. However, their success hinges on robust participation from eligible challengers within the state. This includes not only internet service providers but also local units of government, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. The process provides an opportunity to correct inaccuracies in the BEAD eligible locations, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date broadband access across the state. The updated map will determine which locations are eligible for funding through the BEAD program. The State Broadband Office is hosting trainings, webinars, and office hours. All essential documents for the Challenge Process, including unserved and underserved BSL data, BEAD-eligible Community Anchor Institute data, the Challenge Process User Guide, and the Challenge Process Navigator guide, are posted on the website. Learn how to participate by following the link provided below. 📣
The AZ State Broadband Office has launched the BEAD Challenge Process, an effort to help ensure all underserved and unserved communities get counted. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VdRCjx
Good luck with the challenge process, Sandip!
Clint Jorgensen
9mo
Congrats! Keep up the good work AZ.
Global Government Affairs & Policy Executive, Board Member, and Community Builder
9moThe people of Arizona is incredibly fortunate to have a servant-leader like Sandip Bhowmick as State Broadband Officer. I have no doubt the Challenge Process will be well run, but that Arizona’s goal of Universal Service will be realized. Tarana Wireless, Inc. is honored to work with you.