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Calhoun County task force pushes BEAD applications, plans letters of support and digital‑equity steps
Summary
Calhoun County’s broadband task force reviewed federal and state policy shifts affecting BEAD grants, agreed to coordinate letters of support for ISP applications due in early April, and heard a digital‑equity update on device distribution and training programs.
Calhoun County’s Broadband Task Force on March 17 reviewed national and state telecommunication developments and moved to marshal local support for upcoming federal BEAD grant applications.
Telecom counsel Mike Wattsa briefed members on a shifting regulatory landscape that he said could leave more authority to states and local governments and prompt changes in BEAD rules. "If you change the game now, you open up all kinds of issues with the applications that are due," Wattsa said, warning that proposed changes in Washington could reduce contractor requirements, alter DEI and local‑hire incentives, and broaden eligible technologies to include fixed wireless and satellite.
Chair Lynn (meeting chair) told members Calhoun’s mapping work shows "over 14,000 eligible locations"…
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