Specifications include, but are not limited to: The plan should include an assessment portion to identify the following regarding existing broadband assets; interactive mapping should be included with the written report: • Existing internet service providers (ISPs) • Served areas vs underserved/unserved • Availability of current broadband • Types of existing broadband (fiber, DSL, satellite, wireless, etc) • Speeds (both advertised and actual) • Affordability (pricing and packages that are offered at current) • Reliability The plan should identify and summarize ongoing efforts of various programs and funding to show what areas will be served under current and/or future obligation that have not been constructed to date. The firm should anticipate being able to identify what source of funding/commitment has been awarded/established, areas that will be served, deadline for completion, type of broadband to be installed, and by whom the service will be provided. These ongoing efforts include: • KYWired Initiative (Middle Mile routes into the county) • Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Awarded Areas • KY Deployment Fund Awarded Areas • KY Beter Internet Awarded Areas • BEAD funding if applicable • ISP Initiatives that are public knowledge
