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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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A SUGGESTED FLORIDA BROADBAND POLICY AND STRATEGY

Posted by Jim Tait in Broadband on October 21st, 2009

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by: Jim TaitFiber and Broadband
contributors: Mark Hewitt, John Reynolds, Jim Baller

Note: Since the original Florida Policy and Strategy discussion begun last spring, a number of developments have taken place.   We have reviewed, as a state and individually, the first round of stimulus proposals affecting Florida for NTIA/BTOP grants.  The FCC has reached almost the three-quarters point in developing the required National Broadband Strategy due February 19, 2010.  Many of its inquiries are bearing fruit and provide significant data.  In addition, many public and private partnerships have emerged, and more are developing, to capture the power for transformation of our economy and societal institutions provided by ubiquitous broadband access.  As noted, however Read the rest of this entry »

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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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