:: April 5th, 2010 ::
Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
:: July 13th, 2009 ::
Broadband Stimulus Applications Available
RUS and NTIA have released the applications for the broadband stimulus grants and loan. Please visit BroadbandUSA to download them. The deadline for submissions is 5 PM ET on August 14th. According to RUS and NTIA, an electronic application form will be available by July 31st. Those seeking more than $1 million must use this form.
:: May 1st, 2009 ::
WTA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Exempt USF from the ADA
:: February 27th, 2009 ::
FCC Updates Rules for DTV Consumer Education Effort
Today, the FCC released updated rules for the transition to digital television due to the transition being delayed until June 12, 2009. These new rules effect the consumer education effort required of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) and Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs). WTA has prepared a summary of the updated rules that pertain to WTA members. The full text of the rules can be found here.
:: February 24th, 2009 ::
NTIA Soliciting Comments on Broadband Grant Program
Federal Register a Notice that it will begin meeting with interested parties about implementing the proposed broadband grant program signed into law as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The meetings will begin on March 2, 2009. Representatives of WTA will be meeting with NTIA to assist them in creating rules that will ensure the new grant money is used effectively. Click here for further information, ntia-notice-of-comments.
:: February 23rd, 2009 ::
FORM 477 ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE;
Broadband form 477 is now posted on the FCC website and the new deadline for submission is March 16th, 2009. For further information click here, da-09-431a11.
:: February 20th, 2009 ::
