Deadline for Broadband Stimulus Applications Extended

Deadline for Broadband Stimulus Applications Extended

By Kevin Krufky on March 3, 2010

The organizations responsible for administering stimulus funds allocated to broadband in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have extended the deadlines for round two

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Washington State’s NoaNet Awarded $84 million Broadband Grant

Washington State’s NoaNet Awarded $84 million Broadband Grant

By Kevin Krufky on March 3, 2010

Washington State will be the beneficiary of an $84 million Recovery Act/Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant

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New FCC study explores consumer reasons for not using broadband

New FCC study explores consumer reasons for not using broadband

By Kevin Krufky on February 26, 2010

A new study released by the Federal Communications Commission says cost is the biggest reason more people do not use broadband at home.

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RUS provides details about 11 more broadband stimulus awards

RUS provides details about 11 more broadband stimulus awards

By Kevin Krufky on February 19, 2010

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) provided details on Feb. 17 about 11 additional broadband stimulus awards

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NTIA announces 10 more broadband stimulus recipients

NTIA announces 10 more broadband stimulus recipients

By Kevin Krufky on February 19, 2010

NTIA has announced ten more funding recipients under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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FCC releases high-speed data by census tract

FCC releases high-speed data by census tract

By Kevin Krufky on February 19, 2010

High-speed data service adoption rates vary substantially from one U.S. county to another, according to new data released from

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Broadband Stimulus

Rural Broadband for All is a leading resource for news, information, and analysis on the broadband stimulus portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Alcatel-Lucent is committed to assisting our rural broadband service provider partners maximize their broadband stimulus opportunities. Our Broadband Stimulus Program provides a variety of support solutions, including a turnkey grant application and writing program. Sign up for our site updates to stay informed about the broadband stimulus program and Alcatel-Lucent's support tools.

Triple Play

Bundling broadband, video, and voice into a compelling triple play offering has proven to provide competitive advantage and desirable operating results for service providers of all sizes. Keeping track of triple play bundle developments, trends, and technologies is critical. Rural service providers must understand how the triple play bundle is evolving and how they can leverage it for continued competitive advantage. Sign up for Broadband for All website updates to stay informed about important triple play developments.

3G/4G

Broadband wireless and the mobile Internet are fundamental to the future of telecommunications. Third and fourth generation wireless technologies including EV-DO, HSPDA, WiMAX, and LTE empower rural wireless providers to bring the future to their rural communities today. The mobile lifestyle that 3G and 4G technologies enable for customers is no longer a luxury - it's a requirement. A requirement that customers will gladly pay for. Sign up for Broadband for All website updates to stay informed about important 3G and 4G developments.

FTTH

Fiber-to-the-home presents rural broadband service providers with a 'future proof' approach to rural broadband for all. The next few years are a critical transformation period for rural broadband service providers. Alcatel-Lucent provides a variety of FTTH solutions that help service providers build the broadband access network their communities deserve. With passage of the broadband stimulus plan, rural service providers can deploy a FTTH network that prepares them for the next fifty years. Find out how.

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Triple Play Express for Regional Operators

Triple Play Express for Regional Operators

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) represents a unique opportunity for network operators to upgrade their networks and greatly enhance their service delivery capabilities. IP video is a key component for serving communities, and IPTV, in particular, represents essential next-generation services which open up valuable revenue opportunities — and help service providers compete more effectively with cable operators, satellite providers and innovative Internet video providers.

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