Broadband stimulus package: How can carriers ensure their projects pass the sustainability test?

US Federal officials are soon expected to announce the beneficiaries of the first $4 billion in broadband stimulus funds designed to promote Internet access in rural areas of America. However, as the government has received over $28 billion in requests for funding, including 307 WiMAX applications requesting some $1.6 billion in funds, officials will have some tough decisions to make.

For the US WiMAX community, the broadband stimulus package offers renewed reason for enthusiasm, given the suitability of the technology in serving remote, rural areas...