NTIA Comments - Broadband Breakfast (Page 2)

NTIA

NTIA Commenters Weigh in on Availability and Adoption of Broadband

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2009 – Comments filed on Monday, April 6, emphasized the rural/urban divide and how the gap in adoption can be overcome. Education, not just connection, will be critical to getting the most from stimulus funds, these commenters said.

NTIA

From Dark Fiber to Satellite, NTIA Commenters Push Wide Variety of Technologies

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2009 – Among the commenters weighing in on the Commerce Department’s broadband technologies grants on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, several echoed the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ proposal for a state role in allocating funds.

Benton

NTIA Commenters Say Broadband Projects Should Meet Multiple Needs

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2009 – Among the commentators weighing in on the Commerce Department’s broadband technologies grants on April 1, several suggested that programs should be able to meet multiple needs as part of the $7.2 billion in broadband stimulus funds being offered.

NARUC

NARUC Ratchets Up Call for State Involvement in Disbursement of Broadband Stimulus Funds

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2009 – The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners on Thursday ratcheted up their call for greater state involvement in disbursement and use of the $7.2 billion broadband stimulus funds with a letter to top Commerce and Agriculture Department officials.