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Information for BTOP NTIA and RUS Grant Writers / Grant Writing Services

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) - Response to Request for Information


Fast Track to Deploying New Energy Technologies through Revenue Share from City-Wide Broadband Wireless Core Infrastructures


Getting to the ‘Core’ of
Metro Broadband Wireless...
The new case for the future of Municipal Broadband Wireless in the U.S.


Local Governments should seek out their local EBS WiMAX Licensees


Sprint Clearwire Comcast Time Warner and their hold on 2.5 GHz Educational Broadband Spectrum (EBS)


Vermont State Auditor says "State colleges should have performed more due diligence" on their EBS WiMAX spectrum



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3.65GHz WiMAX Publishing Consortium Member Services


Based upon input and comments from the National Educational Broadband Service Association (NEBSA) and newspaper publishing companies, the availability of NTIA BTOP and RUS broadband stimulus programs and sovereign support of a national broadband plan it is evident that the United States is positioned to develop it's existing wireless assets (2.5GHz EBS, 3.65GHz band) most effectively through partnerships of qualified national and local GSA (W)ISP's and newspaper publishers with alliances to municipalities, cities and counties and their associated public systems and facilities currently desiring their own broadband wireless infrastructures.

The 3.65GHz WiMAX Publishing Consortium will identify and coordinate strategic alliances and partnerships using the synergies between the Publishing Industry, the communities they serve and WiMAX service providers to include the following:
  • Qualify and introduce 3.65GHz service operators and providers to the market
  • Assist Publishing Companies in establishing exclusive 3.65GHz footprint in their respective markets
  • Assist Publishing Companies in partnering with established/qualified existing 3.65GHz service providers in their respective markets
  • RF/Topographical surveys
  • Identify backhaul assets available/needed
  • Coordinate with potential Sub-Lessees (Local government, municipal departmental applications, school systems, health care/telemedicine services, public safety/first responders, colleges/universities, employer outreach/distance learning programs, visitor/tourist/hospitality applications, destination market services, non-profits, public access TV/media, redevelopment/marketing cooperatives, private security/cameras/DVR access, telecommunication/energy cooperatives, libraries and other public systems or agencies
  • Coordination of NTIA, RUS broadband programs and ARRA programs.
  • Co-marketing of extended or enhanced fixed, nomadic and mobile services through incumbent service providers (e.g. 2.5GHz EBS service providers)
  • Qualify hardware/software vendors for associated delivery mechanisms and devices (e-readers)
  • Coordinate participation of local Colleges/Institutes of Journalism
  • Coordinate involvement of local Community Outreach Programs (e.g. Redevelopment Associations, Destination Marketing Cooperatives, other non-profits)
  • Development of business plan/grant applications
  • Funding alternatives through private sector and philanthropic interests
  • Marketing
  • Public education and;
  • Digital Access, Inclusion & Literacy programs (low-income households)

Headlines / Links

Social Entrepreneurship & Asset-Based Community Development through Broadband Infrastructure (download .doc)


America's Mobile Broadband Future - FCC Chair Julius Genachowski Remarks at CTIA


Comcast Reselling Clearwire WiMAX


Craig Settles - Broadband and Mobility Strategies (a must read blog)


A National Broadband Plan


4G WiMAX to Become the New e-Printing Press - Saving the Newspaper Publishing Industry


Bad Day in Court for Sprint-Clearwire WiMAX Effort


Pinning WiMAX Hopes on EBS Spectrum


FierceTelecom Leaders: Blair Levin Interview -- What to expect from Julius Genachowski and the new FCC


WiMAX Subscriber Revenue Will Grow 4,500-Plus Percent in 2009


Ensuring US Competitiveness Prompts Need to Revisit Wireless Business Strategies


Municipal Wireless Success Demands Public Involvement, Experts Say


Open letter to President Barack Obama


Progressive States -
Metro and Community Wireless


Governor Paterson(NY) announces grants for universal broadband

 

Metro Wireless -
Getting it right

 

Congressional Hearings on 700MHz auction -
D Block

 

Executive Summary - Harold Feld Testimony on behalf of the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition

 

S. 1853: Community Broadband Act of 2007
(Quick Summary)

Florida Session Roundup


Delray Beach kills WiFi (E-Path Communications) firm contract

Sun-Sentinel Expose

FAU's wireless deal helps school, but not everyone agrees with move

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