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Nebraska Broadband Office BEAD Program Overview

Nebraska Broadband Office's BEAD Program aims to challenge and improve the accuracy of the broadband map to ensure quality internet service for all Nebraskans. The program defines key terms, outlines the challenge process, and emphasizes the importance of Community Anchor Institutions in bridging the digital divide. Challenges can be raised by specific entities, and a timeline for the challenge process is detailed. Stay informed and engaged to help enhance broadband accessibility and service quality in Nebraska.

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Nebraska Broadband Office BEAD Program Overview

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  1. Nebraska Broadband Office BEAD Program Challenge the Broadband Map and Ensure Quality Internet Service

  2. Agenda • Definitions • Comments to the Initial Proposal • State of Nebraska’s Internet • Existing Broadband Funding • Community Anchor Institutions • Broadband Map Challenge Process

  3. Definitions • Access: Access: The availability of Broadband in a given area • Broadband: Broadband: High-speed internet access • Challenge: Challenge: The process by which we update the Broadband Map to reflect the actual availability of broadband at a location • Nebraska Broadband Map: Nebraska Broadband Map: This map summarizes broadband service availability across Nebraska. • Provider Provider: An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high- speed communications to homes and businesses • Speed: Speed: Download and upload speeds in megabits per second (Mbps) • Unserved: Unserved: Speeds below 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload • Underserved: Underserved: Speeds at or greater than 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload but less than 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload

  4. Your Comments 1. In what ways can the Nebraska Broadband Map be more accessible? 2. How can the Nebraska Broadband Map make the Initial Proposal more understandable? 3. As part of the Initial Proposal Volume 1, how can the Broadband Office better help you challenge the Nebraska Broadband Map to ensure you are provided quality Internet service? 4. In the Initial Proposal Volume 1, has the office accounted for all qualified Community Anchor Institutions (CAI)? 5. Per the Initial Proposal Volume 1, are there CAIs that you believe do not have access to 1Gbps internet service that have not already been accounted for by the Nebraska Broadband Map?

  5. State of Nebraska’s Internet

  6. Existing Broadband Funding

  7. Community Anchor Institutions • A Community Anchor Institution is: » A community support organization that facilitates greater use of broadband service by vulnerable populations, including, but not limited to, veterans, rural individuals, low-income individuals, unemployed individuals, children, the incarcerated, and aged individuals. • In Nebraska that means: » Both Public and Private Schools » Libraries » Health clinic, health center, hospital, or other medical providers: » Public safety entities such as firehouses and police stations » Colleges and Universities » Federally Recognized Public housing organizations » Community Support Organizations such as Senior Centers • Why do we need CAIs? » These are places that are rooted in local communities and help individuals and local groups fully utilize the resources made available by broadband.

  8. Map of Community Anchor Institutions

  9. Challenge Process • It is important to verify that you are accurately represented as served, underserved, or unserved on the Nebraska Broadband Map. • The Office is only allowed to accept challenges from: » nonprofit organizations; » local and tribal governments; and » broadband service providers. • A challenge guide will be made available on December 22, 2023, prior to the start of the Challenge Period in early January.

  10. Challenge Process Timeline Publication of Eligible Locations Publication of Eligible Locations Challenge Phase Challenge Phase Rebuttal Phase Rebuttal Phase Final Determination Phase Final Determination Phase • Prior to beginning the Challenge Phase, NBO will publish the set of BSLs eligible and ineligible for BEAD funding. • The Challenger will submit through the NBO challenge portal. It will be visible to the challenged ISP. The portal will notify the provider of the challenge through an automated email, which will include related information about timing for the provider’s response. • Only the challenged ISP may rebut the challenge causing the location or locations to enter the “disputed” state. If a challenge that meets the minimum level of evidence is not rebutted, the challenge is sustained. A provider may also agree with the challenge. • NBO will make the final determination of the classification of the location, either declaring the challenge “sustained” or “rejected.” The NBO will make a final challenge determination within 30 calendar days: March 17 to April 16, 2024 17 to April 16, 2024 Challengers will have 30 calendar days: January 3, 2024 to January 3, 2024 to February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 Providers will have 30 business days: February 3 to March 16, February 3 to March 16, 2024. 2024. On or about January 3, 2024 2024 January 3, March

  11. Questions?

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