1. Take advantage of market competition by allocating funds via reverse auction.

2. Allocate funding on a technology-neutral basis to prioritize functionality.

3. Set reasonable, non-symmetrical speed thresholds that will actually benefit consumers.

4. Focus on first serving those who currently lack broadband entirely, rather than overbuilding.

5. Target individuals’ needs by putting money in the pockets of consumers.

6. Collaborate with other states and the federal government to learn from mistakes and converge on the best practices for efficient deployment.

7. Evaluate internal regulations and remove barriers to broadband deployment that would eat up time and money without getting services to citizens.

8. Weed out unsound bidders by withholding full payment until the promised project is complete.

9. Resist calls for government-owned networks, except as a last resort, and rely instead on experienced broadband providers with economies of scale.

10. Provide ongoing oversight to incentivize successful project completion.