Meghan Sandfoss stated that Kentucky's priority with ARPA funding focused on reaching areas with no service, indicating a deliberate strategy to address connectivity gaps.
The state has committed $300 million in ARPA funding, prioritizing projects in locations lacking sufficient broadband speeds, thereby potentially facilitating greater efficiency in BEAD funding utilization.
Meghan Sandfoss noted that while it's uncertain how many locations will receive fiber broadband, she emphasizes the hope for high match contributions from service providers.
Sandfoss remarked that if service providers contribute beyond the required 25%, Kentucky could ideally achieve widespread fiber broadband deployment, enhancing connectivity for all eligible areas.
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