WV Broadband Enhancement Council Minutes
The WV Broadband Enhancement Council meetings covered various topics including financial statements, updates from the Public Service Commission regarding pole attachment issues, and discussions on Verizon's acquisition of Frontier. Updates were provided on ARPA projects and the IIJA NTIA Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, including the state's allocation and program revisions. The council also discussed legislation affecting wireless facilities and infrastructure, and the relocation of the Office of Broadband under the Division of Economic Development. Additionally, there were discussions on Ookla speed test data, satellite service performance, and the impact of the BEAD program pause. A resolution was considered in support of continued broadband infrastructure development in West Virginia.