Description: CAIs Per Federal Definition:School or institution of higher education that facilitates greater use of broadband service by vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals, unemployed individuals, and aged individuals. “FED” (see Federal Definition, per NTIA)Pre challenge CASA points that were submitted as federally determined CAIs.Federal Definition - Equal to or greater than 1000 Mbps (1 Gpbs) Upload / 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) download speedsCAIs Per BEAD definition: Entities where broadband to the institution has a significant community impact, ANDthe services provided are considered essential, critical public services; ORbroadband is widely accessible for direct access by vulnerable populations. “BEAD”Post challenge CASA points that were determined to be Federally Determined and BEAD Eligible.BEAD Eligible - Less 1000 Mbps (1 Gpbs) Upload / 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Download speeds.CAIs Per State Definition:All other entities that should be classified as a community anchor institution but were not submitted for the federally determined challenge, “STATE”
Service Item Id: 4eddf8d597334692b90239c01e9fab9b
Copyright Text: Earth Data Analysis Center, EDAC, University of New Mexico, UNM, The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, OBAE, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA
Description: Institution has an indirect impact on local communities because of its essential role in the delivery of broadband. Such as Government, Not for profit, and for profit agencies.
Service Item Id: 4eddf8d597334692b90239c01e9fab9b
Copyright Text: Earth Data Analysis Center, EDAC, University of New Mexico, UNM, The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, OBAE, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA
Description: Potential community resource used as a backup during an emergency. Ex. From CASA data, miscellaneous locations (gas stations, retail, grocery stores, etc.) offered internet access to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such as post offices, churches, retail, and grocery stores
Service Item Id: 4eddf8d597334692b90239c01e9fab9b
Copyright Text: Earth Data Analysis Center, EDAC, University of New Mexico, UNM, The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, OBAE, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA