And the largest broadband stimulus application goes to . . . EchoStar?

Just a few months after on its major divisions forged a deal to deliver its flagship video transport service to a communications provider in Georgia, an Englewood, Colo.-based company that specializes in digital TV entertainment, set-top boxes, and end-to-end video delivery systems reportedly has emerged in an ambitious broadband stimulus package that seeks $483 million funds.

According to the Denver Business Journal, EchoStar Corp. is joining Carlsbad, Calif.-based ViaSat (News - Alert) Inc. According to Greg Avery, it’s one of at least three projects in which EchoStar is involved, seeking a total $1.1 billion-plus in stimulus money. That would make make EchoStar the largest single applicant for the broadband stimulus funds. as the two seek money for a new satellite...