Lawmakers say broadband grants should be more accessible to small firms - The Hill's Hillicon Valley

House members are calling for a simplified application and review process for small businesses applying for broadband stimulus grants.

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and ranking member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) sent a letter today to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Rural Utility Service asking for barriers to be lowered for smaller firms vying for broadband funds. NTIA Assistant Secretary Larry Strickling and RUS Administrator Jonathan Adelstein testified before the committee last month and were asked to address some of the complaints of small businesses trying to navigate the application process...