OSP's broadband stimulus update - May 29, 2009
May 29, 2009
In mid-May, both the NTIA and RUS published their much-awaited Program Plans for the broadband technologies opportunities program (BTOP) and broadband recovery plan, respectively. The intent of these Program Plans was to clarify the objectives and define the measures that will be reported to Congress on a regular basis, as well as establish a schedule for the next 16 months until the end of the program in September 2010.
However, the agencies did not provide more detailed guidelines for the application form and process, as well as definitions of key terms like "unserved" and "underserved" or "broadband." The highly debated topic "Buy American" was not addressed at all. It can be assumed that the details of these definitions and the application process will be revealed with the first Notice of Funds Available, expected in June from both agencies...
In mid-May, both the NTIA and RUS published their much-awaited Program Plans for the broadband technologies opportunities program (BTOP) and broadband recovery plan, respectively. The intent of these Program Plans was to clarify the objectives and define the measures that will be reported to Congress on a regular basis, as well as establish a schedule for the next 16 months until the end of the program in September 2010.
However, the agencies did not provide more detailed guidelines for the application form and process, as well as definitions of key terms like "unserved" and "underserved" or "broadband." The highly debated topic "Buy American" was not addressed at all. It can be assumed that the details of these definitions and the application process will be revealed with the first Notice of Funds Available, expected in June from both agencies...
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