Bonner County wireless company raises concerns [about] federal funding use [telecom]

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By Thomas Clouse

A small internet service provider near Sandpoint has been caught in the middle of delayed information, a rush to provide federal funds and a process that could lead to government officials using taxpayer dollars that would give an advantage to the provider's competition.

Ryan Green is the president of Kaniksu Networks, a small internet provider that has about 450 customers in the area east of Sandpoint, including Hope and Clark Fork.