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Washington County officials outline broadband changes after FCC update; tower upgrades begin
Summary
County staff described federal and state broadband rule changes that could favor low‑cost satellite providers, reported about 1,100 still‑unserved locations and gave an update on Hudson Valley Wireless tower upgrades funded by a USDA grant.
County staff updated the board on recent federal and state broadband developments, certification of unserved locations and progress on local tower upgrades.
Staff said the Federal Communications Commission issued a restructuring that relaxes some program requirements and allows low‑earth orbit satellite providers as eligible technologies. New guidance requires states to…
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