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Frequently Asked Questions
GUMBO 1.0
GUMBO 2.0
BEAD Challenge
GUMBO 1.0
How were projects selected?
Do I have a choice in partnering or subscribing to the awarded ISPs? What if I want an alternative?
What if projects aren’t moving fast enough? What happens if a project fails?
Where can I find jobs?
Does pricing stick? Are there data caps?
Why did some parishes win multiple awards?
How are you ensuring every address in the area received internet access?
How will residents know where projects have been completed and where services are available?
What if the provider does not hold their end of the bargain? What leverage do we have that holds providers accountable?
What can local governments do to ensure timely completion of the project? How can we prevent permitting issues from slowing it down?
What will providers charge us when they serve our area?
GUMBO 2.0
When do anti-collusion restrictions on communications between applicants kick in?
What are GUMBO 2.0’s requirements with respect to access to conduit, including in public rights of way?
What should applicants look for in the draft GUMBO 2.0 subgrant agreements? for example, what updates or changes from GUMBO 1.0?
How will ConnectLA structure subrecipient agreements for awards made to multi-entity partnerships and consortia?
What should provisional awardees expect to provide ConnectLA in support of the final proposal to NITA?
When will grant agreements for selected subgrant application be executed?
When are Letter of Credit commitment letters, bankruptcy opinion letters, and final Letter of Credit issuance required?
How will match work in GUMBO 2.0?
When does an applicant need to provide a full proposed budget for eligible expenses?
Will Louisiana issue fixed amount subawards for GUMBO 2.0 Broadband infrastructure projects?
What information will be required from subgrantees when they request disbursement at a given milestone?
What are the audit requirements associated with GUMBO 2.0?
BEAD Challenge
Who was eligible to challenge the map?
What version of the map was used?
How were challenges submitted and adjudicated?
Who adjudicated the map?
What happens if I am not listed? Will I ever get internet?
What happens if my dot is considered served when I know it is not served based on speed test?
Were speed tests used? What happened to that speed test you wanted me to use?
What happens if information provided is incorrect?
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