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Commissioner Glass says new NTIA guidance moves Pennsylvania broadband applications into a second round
Summary
Commissioner Glass briefed the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners on a change by the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority to defer round 1 applications into a new round 2 after receiving updated NTIA guidance; timelines and eligible technologies remain unclear.
Commissioner Glass of the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners gave an update on state broadband funding programs, saying new federal guidance prompted the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority to fold round 1 applications into a newly defined round 2 and to reopen the application window for new applicants.
Why it matters: the change could affect which projects in Clearfield County are eligible for state-administered broadband funds and will influence whether fiber or wireless solutions (such as Starlink) are practical options for different parts of the county.
"Late last week, they got new guidance from…
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