The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission decided to close the docket on LTD Broadband, a Minnesota company that had been seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier so they could get federal funding for broadband expansions.
Commissioner Kristie Fiegen said its not the final door for LTD…..https://on.soundcloud.com/o61cR

Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they have been very patient…..https://on.soundcloud.com/fA18W

Nelson said LTD didn’t have the capability to follow through….https://on.soundcloud.com/r2Fnc

He said the PUC needs to clear the way for other companies to be able to apply for federal broadband funds.