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”
Summaries of BIP, BTOP Applications Are Available Online
/in Announcements, WTA News /by adminSummaries of the applications can be viewed here. … Continue reading “Summaries of BIP, BTOP Applications Are Available Online”
WTA Files Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs
/in Filing /by adminWTA and other associations filed comments in support of a Nebraska Public Service Commission and Kansas Corporation Commission petition for declaratory ruling that the Commission’s 2004 Vonage Preemption Order did not prohibit states from imposing state-level USF assessments on providers … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs”
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”