Board endorses Bug Tussel’s BEAD application but questions remain on facility hookups

Jan 21, 2025

The Oneida County Board unanimously endorsed Bug Tussel Wireless’ BEAD application to expand broadband but pressed the provider and county staff for clarity on whether county facility connections will require additional local funding.

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The Oneida County Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 21 to endorse Bug Tussel Wireless’ application for BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment) funding to expand broadband service in the county, while supervisors probed whether previously discussed plans would fully connect county facilities without extra local expense.

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