Section 9202-A - State broadband policy1. Goals. The goals of the State related to broadband service are that: A. Broadband service be universally available in this State, including to all residential and business locations and community anchor institutions; [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]B. There be secure, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking infrastructure that can meet future broadband needs; and [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic opportunities available through broadband service. [2015, c. 284, §3(NEW).] [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]
2.Policies. The policies of the State related to broadband service are to: A. Maximize sustainable investment in broadband infrastructure in the State; [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]B. Maximize federal and private resources to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the State; [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]C. Prioritize the use of state resources to assist deployment of infrastructure to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved areas of the State; [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]D. Promote adoption of broadband service by residents, businesses and institutions; and [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]E. Leverage existing infrastructure to extend broadband service. [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]F. [2015, c. 284, §3(RP).] [2015, c. 284, §3(RPR).]
Amended by 2015, c. 284,§ 3, eff. 10/15/2015.2009, c. 586, § 1 (NEW) .