Vermont could get big high-speed Internet boost: Rutland Herald Online
May 29, 2009
MONTPELIER – Vermont could see between $30 million and $70 million in federal stimulus money to boost its ambitious plan for universal high-speed Internet access by the end of next year and companies are already lining up with their possible projects.
Later this summer, the National Telecommunications and Information Agency and the Rural Utilities Services are expected to begin accepting proposals for billions of dollars in high-speed Internet and mobile data grant and loans. And while the federal rules on how those funds will be allocated are not yet written – Vermont wants to be first in line to best take advantage of the money..."
MONTPELIER – Vermont could see between $30 million and $70 million in federal stimulus money to boost its ambitious plan for universal high-speed Internet access by the end of next year and companies are already lining up with their possible projects.
Later this summer, the National Telecommunications and Information Agency and the Rural Utilities Services are expected to begin accepting proposals for billions of dollars in high-speed Internet and mobile data grant and loans. And while the federal rules on how those funds will be allocated are not yet written – Vermont wants to be first in line to best take advantage of the money..."
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