BTOP Status Report Released by NTIA

On 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

Further information can be found here.Continue reading “Application Deadling for BIP-BTOP Funding is Extended to August 20th”

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 Continue reading “Broadband Stimulus Applications Available”

Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications

Below 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.govContinue reading “Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications”

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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WTA Files Comments on National Broadband Strategy

On June 8th, WTA filed comments in response to the Notice of Inquiry released on April 8th by the FCC on the subject of a National Broadband Strategy.  The comments are available here.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on National Broadband Strategy”

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”