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Randolph County endorses Frontier BEAD application to expand fiber broadband
Summary
The commission approved a letter of support for Frontier's BEAD grant application; the written letter (in the record) outlines target speeds, affordability measures and commitments to streamline permitting and outreach to disadvantaged households.
Commissioner David L. Kesling told the board Frontier requested a letter of support so it could apply for BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment) funding to expand fiber service in Randolph County. The commission voted unanimously to approve a letter of cooperation and support for Frontier's BEAD application.
The county's written letter in the record states Frontier intends to bring "residential speeds of at least 5/5 Gbps and small business speeds of at least 2/2 Gbps" to unserved and underserved locations and commits the county to help gather local documentation, streamline permitting where feasible, and communicate affordable service options. The letter also notes Frontier offers a 200/200 Mbps plan priced at $29.99 per month with autopay and participates in the federal Lifeline program.
