The broadband stimulus pool is nearly dry
14 September 2010 by Steve Blum
ARRA, BIP, broadband stimulus, BTOP, ccbc, NTIA, public policy, rural broadband, RUS
ARRA, BIP, broadband stimulus, BTOP, ccbc, NTIA, public policy, rural broadband, RUS
BTOP might have $442 million in the kitty, although almost certainly not. Or $257 million or $15 million or zilch. For BIP, I can’t even estimate what’s left, but my best guess is that money is already gone.
First, I want to give credit where credit is due. Fred Dyste, via his Digital West blog, has been the gold standard for tracking BTOP (Broadband Technology Opportunities Program) and BIP (Broadband Initiatives Program) stimulus grant applications and awards.… More