The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) will be hosting three educational webinars to answer questions about the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) State Challenge Process, which is currently pending approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Each webinar is tailored for specific audience, but members are welcome to register for any webinar of interest.
- The Eligible Challengers: March 12 from 1 to 2 p.m.
This session will address questions regarding the types of challenges that will be accepted, evidence requirements and how to use the State Challenge Portal for submission. Eligible Challengers are local governments, Tribal governments, non-profit organizations and internet service providers. - Internet Service Providers (ISPs): March 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Resembling Tuesday’s session, additional coverage on how ISPs will be notified of challenges and how to submit rebuttals will be shared. - Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs): March 14 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
The last session will focus on verifying CAIs representation on the map and address questions regarding CAIs designations.
Members who are unable to attend can access webinar recordings on the MIHI website. Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.