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Broadband Stimulus Community

Welcome to the Broadband Stimulus Online Global Community. This community has been designed to help network providers stay up-to-date on the latest news and information on the Broadband Stimulus Grant program that was introduced in February 2009. We created the broadband online community to help guide you through the grant application process and to provide you tools to help you select the right partner and right technology to address this unique opportunity.

Recent Broadband Stimulus articles

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• Broadband Expansion in Minnesota Would Help Economy
  There are many states and cities within the United States that are hoping to reap the benefits and receive some of the $7.2 billion broadband stimulus funding, which has recently caused for much turmoil.
  11/6/2009
• Arizona State Library Seeks $1.2 Million in Broadband Stimulus Funds
  The Arizona State Library is along the list of some 2,200 applicants on the waiting list to see if they will receive federal broadband stimulus money. State officials submitted an application for $1.28 million to enhance an existing computer center and to better meet the growing demands of the state's 84 public libraries statewide by providing public access computers. The computers would used to help users access e-resources, allowing libraries to offer training in 21st century skills while promoting broadband awareness.
  11/6/2009
• ADC Helps Deliver Broadband Services to Rural Communities
  ADC's OmniReach Hub-in-a-Pedestal fiber distribution hub, OmniReach Passive Optical Splitter Modules, Fiber Cable Assemblies and Value-added Module VAM system have reportedly been accepted by the USDA Rural Development Telecommunications program.
  11/6/2009
• NCTA Chief Urges Feds to Rethink Stimulus Plans, Forms Petition
  With recent commentary from some industry professionals on the possibilities of satellite assisting the broadband stimulus initiative, it seems many other telecom industry sectors have opinions to express about the seemingly stagnant broadband situation.
  11/6/2009
• Skycasters' Landefeld Suggests Satellite Plan for Broadband Stimulus Movement
  With broadband stimulus funding still in limbo, other industry sectors are seeking out ways to improve telecommunications by divulging into other venues, as well as broadband. And, in the current economic recession, every new project idea or suggestion helps.
  11/4/2009

Latest Broadband Stimulus Industry News

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• Mercury News Interview: Kevin Johnson, CEO, Juniper Networks
  11/6/2009
• Logitech to Hold Analyst and Investor Day on Wednesday, November 11 in New York
  11/6/2009
• County 'still in the running' for help with broadband project
  11/6/2009
• Telecom company moves headquarters to Haverhill: Homisco to add a dozen jobs
  11/6/2009
• Ingram Micro Expands Motorola Relationship, Adds Wireless Broadband Portfolio
  11/6/2009