Broadband grants used for fixed wireless broadband authorization and broadband mapping requirements clarification provision

SF 868 amends Minnesota law to allow state broadband grants to fund fixed wireless broadband projects, which were not explicitly covered under previous rules. It also updates broadband mapping requirements to require that maps include fixed wireless coverage, ensuring a more accurate public view of broadband availability across the state. This change directly affects broadband providers using fixed wireless technology and communities in underserved areas defined by the bill (where households lack 100/20 Mbps service). The bill clarifies existing programs without creating new funding, focusing on expanding eligibility for grants and improving data transparency for infrastructure planning.