The Department of Agriculture recently released a report entitled “Broadband Internet’s Value for Rural America”. According to the USDA, the report “analyzes (1) rural broadband use by consumers, the community-at-large, and businesses; (2) rural broadband availability; and (3) broadband’s social … Continue reading “USDA Releases Report on Broadband in Rural America”
WTA Comments in Response to FCC’s Section 706 Notice of Inquiry
/in Filing /by adminWTA submitted the following comments on September 4th, in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry Concering the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant … Continue reading “WTA Comments in Response to FCC’s Section 706 Notice of Inquiry”
BTOP/BIP Update – Nearly 2,200 Applications Received
/in Announcements /by adminNTIA and RUS announced that the two broadband stimulus programs have received nearly 2,200 applications. Over 1,500 of these applications are for broadband infrascture grants and loans. For more information, visit NTIA’s website. A related news story posted … Continue reading “BTOP/BIP Update – Nearly 2,200 Applications Received”
USDA Releases Report on Broadband in Rural America
/in Announcements /by adminThe Department of Agriculture recently released a report entitled “Broadband Internet’s Value for Rural America”. According to the USDA, the report “analyzes (1) rural broadband use by consumers, the community-at-large, and businesses; (2) rural broadband availability; and (3) broadband’s social … Continue reading “USDA Releases Report on Broadband in Rural America”
BTOP Status Report Released by NTIA
/in Announcements /by adminOn November 17th, NTIA released a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Quarterly Program Status Report. This report was required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It can be found here.… Continue reading “BTOP Status Report Released by NTIA”
Application Deadling for BIP-BTOP Funding is Extended to August 20th
/in Announcements /by adminFurther information can be found here.… Continue reading “Application Deadling for BIP-BTOP Funding is Extended to August 20th”
Broadband Stimulus Applications Available
/in Uncategorized /by adminRUS 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 … Continue reading “Broadband Stimulus Applications Available”
Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications
/in Announcements /by adminBelow are links to a copy of the NTIA’s BTOP and RUS’ BIP application. Also below is the application for NTIA’s Sustainable Adoption Application and instructions for the BTOP Application. Interactive versions of the applications should appear on the www.broadbandusa.gov… Continue reading “Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications”