NTIA and RUS Release Broadband NOFA

On July 1, NTIA and RUS released a Notice of Funds Availability for the first round of broadband stimulus funding.  Each agency released a Fact Sheet to accompany the NOFA, which are available below.

NTIA BTOP Fact Sheet

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FCC Issues Order on Local Number Portability

During its May 13th open meeting the FCC unanimously approved a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requiring all telecommunications carriers to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and simple intermodal ports within one business day.  The requirement will go … Continue reading “FCC Issues Order on Local Number Portability”

WTA-OPASTCO L&R Briefing Papers Available Here

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Local Number Portability

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WTA Files Comments with NTIA and RUS Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Broadband Initiatives

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NTIA-RUS Announce Agendas for Public Meetings on Broadband Initiatives

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WTA Board Member, Mark Gailey, Testifies at House Subcommittee Hearing on USF Reform

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NTIA, RUS and FCC to Hold Public Meeting on Broadband Grant Programs

On March 10, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the FCC will hold its first of several public meetings in connection with the broadband initiatives in the economic stimulus law.  The meeting will … Continue reading “NTIA, RUS and FCC to Hold Public Meeting on Broadband Grant Programs”