The economic stimulus bill to be signed by President Obama today will provide $7.2 billion for broadband deployment. Because the purpose of the law is to provide early stimulus to the economy, grants will be awarded on an accelerated schedule, and should be of interest to those in the broadband and telecommunications industries, utilities, school districts, local governments, nonprofit organizations and firms that finance broadband ventures. (more…)
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Billions of Dollars for Broadband Development in the Economic Stimulus Package
February 17th, 2009Category: The EconomyTags: broadband, economic stimulus bill |