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The US Broadband Coalition Adoption & Use Report

Posted by Mark Hewitt in Broadband on November 13th, 2009

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Friday the 13th seems to be a day for good luck as the FCC holds a special meeting to accept and comment on the US Broadband Coalitions FCC SealAdoption and Use report.  Part of the FCC’s goal to see comments on the developing National Broadband Strategy.

You can find a copy of the Adoption and Use Report here –> Adoption & Use

You can watch the event via webcast from the FCC at 1:00 ~ 3:00 pm EST today –> FCC Webcast

If you find youself in Washingto DC today – you can attend in person: 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC

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BTOP Report to Congress Sets New Schedule

Posted by Jim Tait in Broadband Stimulus on August 29th, 2009

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Fiber Optics August 17th the BTOP quarterly program report to Congress provided a new schedule and objectives for the Broadband Stimulus program.  The schedule and summary are kept current on the “Stimulus” tab of this blog.

Key points for anyone seeking an opportunity to file for the second tranche of Broadband Funding and a guide to the mine field of the instant broadband “experts” that seem to be popping up everywhere.

We will we collecting data and watching the progress of the first tranche very closely, our industry friends and DC experts will keep you posted.  Check back here often for updated news and information.

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Round One Broadband Stimulus is Done

Posted by Mark Hewitt in Broadband on August 19th, 2009

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The bell has sounded on round one of the Broadband Stimulus application process the doors closed Friday (August 14th, 2009) at 5:00 pm with an extension for electronic filing until this Thursday (August 20th, 2009) at 5:00 pm.  Round two has already begun with a plethora of anticipated improvements in both the process and definitions.  It may be important to remember that when Obama set the FCC in motion to stimulate the advancement of Broadband in our country it was to place us “Second to none” where today we at best might be ranked at 20th in the world for speed, affordability, and access to Read the rest of this entry »

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