May 14, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardBroadband Advisory Council Meeting
The council reviewed significant investments in broadband infrastructure from 2020 through 2024, noting that a large portion of ARPA and CPF projects are complete. Discussions covered the status of managed grants, statistics on fiber deployment methods and miles, and outreach efforts regarding new underground facility damage prevention laws. The council also examined the status of BEAD funding and remaining serviceable locations in South Carolina compared to other southeastern states, alongside technological considerations and performance benchmarks indicating strong rural broadband access in the state.