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County broadband update: about 5,000 locations remain BEAD‑eligible; some remote homes likely require satellite
Summary
County broadband lead said provider meetings continue and the county profile shows roughly 5,000 remaining locations eligible for BEAD funding; speakers noted some remote households may need satellite or wireless solutions rather than fiber.
Andy provided a brief broadband update to the committee, saying recent meetings with providers (referred to on the record) outlined current plans and that the county profile now shows roughly 5,000 remaining locations that could qualify for BEAD funding.
Andy cautioned that a subset of those locations will be expensive to serve with wired fiber and may require satellite or other wireless solutions; a supervisor noted personal experience with satellite services such as Starlink and described it as transformative for remote connectivity.
No timeline for full county coverage was provided; Andy said he had no firm date but expects providers to use BEAD funding to reach eligible locations. Committee members asked about next steps and options for hard‑to‑serve addresses but did not direct specific action during the meeting.
The committee recorded no formal vote on broadband; the update was informational.
