Connected Tennessee’s updated broadband inventory map prepares Tennessee for federal stimulus funds | Nathan's Plain Tech Talk

Nashville, TN - Today, Connected Tennessee announced the release of an updated version of the statewide broadband inventory map that illustrates the extent of broadband services available across Tennessee. The Connected Tennessee map, which represents broadband availability data from more than 60 broadband providers across the state, is expected to serve as a key asset for the state as it prepares for federal stimulus funding to support broadband expansion.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the USDA’s Rural Utilities Services (RUS) recently released their Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for stimulus funding aimed at expanding broadband, and Tennessee is well positioned to take advantage of the competitive grants...