7 USC 950bb-2 - Innovative Broadband Advancement Program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 950bb–2.

Innovative Broadband Advancement Program

(a)

In general

(b)

Rural area

(c)

Eligibility

To be eligible to obtain assistance under this section for a project, an entity shall—

(1)

submit to the Secretary an application—

(A)

that describes a project designed to decrease the cost of broadband deployment, and substantially increase broadband speed to not less than the maximum 1

 So in original. Probably should be “minimum”.

broadband buildout requirements established under section 950bb(e)(4) of this title, in a rural area to be served by the project; and

(B)

at such time, in such manner, and containing such other information as the Secretary may require;

(2)

demonstrate that the entity is able to carry out the project; and

(3)

agree to complete the project build-out within 5 years after the date the assistance is first provided for the project.

(d)

Prioritization

In awarding assistance under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals for projects that—

(1)

involve partnerships between or among multiple entities;

(2)

would provide broadband service to the greatest number of rural entities at or above the broadband requirements referred to in subsection (c)(1)(A); and

(3)

the Secretary determines could be replicated in rural areas described in paragraph (2).

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(May 20, 1936, ch. 432, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6105, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 856; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6203, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4736.)

cite as: 7 USC 950bb-2