The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has decided to cancel the Round 2 solicitation of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This decision follows a strong response to the initial grant solicitations, which effectively reduced the number of underserved broadband serviceable locations (BSLs). MBI will now focus on direct negotiations with potential broadband providers, including those who did not pre-qualify. A new Extremely High Cost Per Location Threshold (EHCPLT) will guide subsidy levels under this program. The cancellation signifies MBI's progress towards achieving broader digital access in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Broadband Instituteâs recent decision to cancel the Round 2 solicitation reflects significant progress in reducing underserved broadband locations through the BEAD program.
The MBI is transitioning to direct negotiations with broadband providers as the response to grant solicitations has effectively diminished the need for further rounds.
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