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”
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.
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
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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