By Nebraska Broadband Office
Oct. 26, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) is moving to the next phase of efforts to ensure access to reliable broadband for all Nebraskans.
As part of this effort, there will be ongoing public engagements across the state including a series of nine public meetings and an open comment period from Nov. 13 to Dec. 13. During the open comment period the public will be asked to provide comments on NBO’s long-term goals and objectives to deploy broadband and plans to coordinate with local representatives.
Meetings and comments will also focus on NBO’s sub grantee selection process and plan to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce, and affordable and middle-income internet plans. Opportunities will be available to submit public comments online at broadband.nebraska.gov, or in-person at one of the following meetings hosted by the Nebraska Broadband Office:
- Sidney, Nov. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
Western Nebraska Community College, 371 S College Dr., Room 1516
- Chadron, Nov. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express, 247 Ash St.
- O’Neill, Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Evergreen, 300 Jeanette Way
- Fairbury, Nov. 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Union Bank, 1313 K St.
- Springfield, Nov. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
Springfield Community Center, 170 N 3rd St.
- Lincoln, Nov. 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
NDOT Headquarters, 1500 Nebraska Pkwy.
- Columbus, Nov. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, 753 33rd Ave.
- Kearney, Nov. 20, 5:30-7 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express, 110 2nd Ave.
- Ogallala, Nov. 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express, 206 Pony Express Ln.