On March 22nd from 2-4pm Eastern, RUS will host a webinar workshop on applying for Community Connect grants. If you’d like to participate, more information can be found here.… Continue reading “RUS to Host Webinar on Community Connect Grants”
Today, RUS Administrator Jonathan Adelstein announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to provide broadband access in rural communities currently without broadband service. Information on available funding and application requirements are published on page 12017 of the March 4, … Continue reading “USDA Now Accepting Applications for Community Connect Grants”
Go to the NTIA website for more information.… Continue reading “NTIA Releases Broadband Map”
Today, USDA announced it is accepting applications for loans and grants to create jobs and spur economic development. More information can be found here.… Continue reading “USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Rural Economic Development Funding”
On February 9th, the FCC released its NPRM and FNPRM on USF and ICC reform. After it is published in the Federal Register, there is a 30-day comment period for the section pertaining to phantom traffic, access stimulation and … Continue reading “FCC Releases NPRM on USF and ICC Reform”
Three former Administrators of RUS sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski expressing concerns about some of the proposals in the National Broadband Plan. The letter can be found here.… Continue reading “Former RUS Administrators Send Letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski”
On September 16th, Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, testified on behalf of NTCA, WTA and OPASTCO at a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet. A copy of her testimony can … Continue reading “Shirley Bloomfield Testifies on Behalf of NTCA, WTA and OPASTCO”
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