ISPs getting grants must offer “low-cost” plan, but they get to pick the price.| Ars Technica
August 5, 2025—ACA Connects: America’s Communications Association released the following statement regarding FAQ guidance the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) sent today making clear states cannot issue rate regulations to be eligible for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding. “ACA Connects thanks NTIA for holding the line against harmful rate regulations […]| ACA Connects
In the letter, ACA Connects commended NTIA for restoring BEAD’s main goal of connecting unserved and underserved locations.| ACA Connects
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