ITIF Files Comments With NTIA Regarding Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) filed comments with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the matter of the broadband programs included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. To facilitate effective use of funds, NTIA should ensure a thoughtful initial allocation of administrative resources and responsibilities by creating incentives for capable deployment that prioritizes unserved areas and uses diverse technologies. ITIF’s comments make for broad points:

1. Funding should be targeted to unserved areas.
2. Funding should be technology-neutral.
3. NTIA should create an allocation process that incentivizes efficiency and accountability.
4. NTIA should look to experienced providers with adequate capital and economies of scale.