Ultra High Speed Broadband Task Force « Blandin on Broadband

May 15, 2009

Here are my notes from the Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force meeting today. I think it was a good day – the main drive was to get through some contentious issues. I did my best to capture the conversation. If you want a shortcut you might consider jumping to the indented portions of the notes, which reflect the notes that were taken by the facilitator.

Update on stimulus package/What was heard in DC in the last 3 weeks:
• Everyone is waiting on NTIA; guidelines expected mid or late June.
• The FCC is waiting on appointment; not looking for comments until they are ready.
• RUS & NTIA are going to work together on the application process. One source for applying and applicants can get money from either...