Sixteen Questions With the New Jersey Broadband Office

The New Jersey Office of Broadband Connectivity and its director, Vallary Bullard, answered 16 questions from Telecompetitor recently. Some highlights:

• OBC will determine and publish “Project Area Building Blocks." Potential subgrantees will have the flexibility to design their overall project area proposals by combining a set of PABBs.

• New Jersey is most proud of how our BEAD plans prioritize equity, accessibility, and inclusivity. We’ve taken a community-first approach, engaging with residents, local governments, and stakeholders across the state to ensure that the plan addresses real-world connectivity gaps, particularly in underserved and unserved areas.