The Athens-Clarke County unified government will confirm broadband availability details by Feb. 14 for potential funding opportunities to complement the 2020 SPLOST project, according to a report. They are encouraging residents to do so. press release.
ACCGov is seeking federal funding through the Georgia Department of Technology to help improve access to broadband internet service in Athens-Clarke County. This grant is provided as part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program.
The GTA relies heavily on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Map for data on high-speed internet service available to ACC residents. These services include satellite, cable, wireless, fiber optic, telephone lines, and mobile phones.
“Residents can verify that the availability of broadband internet service shown at their address on the FCC’s National Broadband Map is accurate,” SPLOST Project Manager Derek Doster said in a press release. is important.” “Accurate maps can help identify unserved and underserved areas that need funding to increase investment in high-speed internet.”
The SPLOST office asked residents who do not have access to these services to look up their addresses on the National Broadband Map.
To pass the challenge, you must submit your request by February 14th to meet the deadline for the next funding opportunity.
