By Rock Island Today Reports |
Dec 11, 2023
Illinois is taking the next step in its efforts to enhance broadband access across the state for its residents. The Illinois Broadband Lab (IBL), in collaboration with the Illinois Office of Broadband and the University of Illinois System, is deploying $1.04 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds.One of the key initiatives under the BEAD Program is to challenge the accuracy of the FCC broadband map's designation of unserved and underserved locations. By allowing local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Internet service...