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Benton Harbor staff say BEAD award bypassed city; AT&T permit status remains unclear
5810485 · September 22, 2025
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City staff reported Benton Harbor did not benefit from the BEAD broadband rollout and is in contact with a third party (PFA) about other efforts; staff said AT&T submitted a permit two years ago but no work has been observed.
A city staff member identified in the meeting as Mr. Little told the Public Relations Committee that Benton Harbor did not receive federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program funds in the initial round, in part because federal applicants treated existing cable plant as evidence of service.
Mr. Little said the city communicated that the…
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