American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Application Comments: States, Territories, and Tribes

Stevie Converse — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:43:39 -0400

Full article: Broadband USA
The NTIA invited each state and approximately 580 tribal entitites to comment on applications that would serve communities best. The input of states and tribes, which constitutes only one of several factors NTIA weighs when evaluating applications, is now available to the public.

National Broadband Plan: Consumer Survey Results Are In

Jordan Berg — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:31:02 -0500

Start: 02/23/2010 - 11:30

End: 02/23/2010 - 13:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

On February 23, the FCC will unveil the new survey findings at an event sponsored by Brookings. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will provide opening remarks on how this consumer data provides insights on America’s attitudes toward broadband and views on how to improve access for all.

Concerns and Guidance Regarding Notice of Funds Availability for BTOP

Stevie Converse — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:13:22 -0400

Full article: New America Foundation
Sascha Meinrath and Joanne Hovis
The New America Foundation has released a memorandum that provides analysis, strategic guidance, and policy concerns and recommendations with regard to the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Biden Seeks to Widen Access for Rural Broadband

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:28:02 -0400

Full article: Erie Times-News
Vice President Joe Biden announced $4 billion in nationwide loans and grants for expanding broadband coverage to an audience of 500 in the Seneca High School gymnasium in Wattsburg, Pa. Biden's visit kicked off the administration's summer tour of rural communities to talk about how communities, states and the federal government can work together on rural issues.

Biden Announces Rural Broadband Funding in Pa.

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:24:25 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Dan Nephin
Vice President Joe Biden outlined a $4.7 billion loan and grant program Wednesday to develop the infrastructure needed to deliver broadband, or high-speed Internet access, to areas that are underserved or without access.

Broadband Stimulus Rules Released; Key Terms Defined for Funding

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:08:10 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
Cody Williams
Senior administration officials from the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration detailed the newly released guidelines for funding, available at broadbandusa.gov.

Administration Signals Change for Wireless Companies

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:04:59 -0400

Full article: Wall Street Journal
Amy Schatz
Some wireless companies may think twice about applying for some of the $7.2 billion in broadband stimulus funding, after Obama officials released rules that would effectively impose Net Neutrality restrictions on them.

BroadbandUSA.gov Is Portal to Apply for Broadband Funding Under ARRA

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:38:20 -0400

Full article: BroadbandUSA.gov
The grant guidelines for broadband stimulus funds are available through a portal at broadbandUSA.gov. Both the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications Information Administration will share the same guidelines for funding broaddband projects.

Broadband Grant Criteria Reflect Public Interest Priorities

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:36:06 -0400

Full article: Free Press
With the release of the NTIA and RUS grant guidelines for the $7.2 billion in broadband money, the Obama administration reaffirmed its commitment to Net Neutrality by ensuring that public funds will not be used to build closed and discriminatory broadband networks.