RUS Hosts Broadband Loan Program Workshop

USDA Rural Development invites people with interest in applying for the Rural Broadband Access Loan Program and the Community Connect Grant Program to attend a free informational workshop regarding the application process. The workshop will be held in Denver, CO … Continue reading “RUS Hosts Broadband Loan Program Workshop”

RUS Announces New Broadband Loan Program Rules

Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced RUS is issuing a Notice of Solicitations of Applications and regulations implementing the new rules for the Broadband Loan Program.  More information can be found on the Loan Program webpage.  In addition, you … Continue reading “RUS Announces New Broadband Loan Program Rules”

RUS to Host Webinar on Community Connect Grants

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”

Rural Advocates Rebut Misleading Conclusions With Facts About Allocation of High-Cost USF Support

Today, WTA and its rural telecom allies issued a statement rebutting the findings of a report alleging that $.59 of every dollar of USF support goes to “general and administrative expenses.”  The response from the rural associations can be found … Continue reading “Rural Advocates Rebut Misleading Conclusions With Facts About Allocation of High-Cost USF Support”

USDA Now Accepting Applications for 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”

Rural Associations File Comments on Rural Broadband Report

Today, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments at the FCC in response to the Commission’s Public Notice requesting comment on how to update and evaluate the 2009 Rural Broadband Report in light of the many broadband-related developments since … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Rural Broadband Report”