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Report: 20% of U.S. Public Libraries Benefited from Broadband Stimulus
One in five U.S. public libraries have benefited from the broadband stimulus program created in 2009, according to a report issued yesterday from the American Library Association.
Report: Nearly One-Third of Libraries Offer 10 Mbps Broadband or Higher
The broadband stimulus program has had a strong positive impact on U.S. public libraries, according to a new report from the American Library Association.
Agency Reports Broadband Stimulus Program Achievements
Recipients of broadband stimulus grants from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration are on track to meet progress targets, the agency said
TDS Offers Progress Update on Broadband Stimulus Projects
TDS gave a progress report on their broadband stimulus funded projects, highlighting that seven projects are now underway, and
Cable Company Chooses Adtran for Stimulus Project
ADTRAN®, Inc. today announced that Troy Cable selected ADTRAN as a strategic partner to deliver a full range of carrier access and…
NTIA Report Touts Broadband Stimulus Program Gains
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration says organizations that won broadband stimulus awards have made significant progress on their projects
Windstream, TDS Execs Provide Stimulus Update
Executives from Windstream and TDS filled us in on the status of their broadband stimulus projects and what we’ll see from this year.
Zayo Connects With Broadband Cooperative
Zayo Group announces today that EAGLE-Net Alliance has signed an agreement with Zayo expanding EAGLE-Net’s network capabilities.
Level 3 Gets Some Broadband Stimulus Action
Level 3 today announced that Level 3’s advanced IP network will serve as an important component in the Central Valley Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure project.
Portion of Oregon Stimulus Project Halted by Franchise Fee Dispute
A dispute about franchise fees has halted work on a portion of the 185-mile fiber ring network being built by the County of Clackamas in Oregon.
Windstream Continues Broadband Stimulus Momentum with Missouri Project
The Myrtle project involves upgrading about 20 miles of existing fiber to give approximately 200 potential customers access to
MCNC Groundbreaking Highlights Ambitious Broadband Stimulus Project
The MCNC ceremony was hosted in four locations throughout the state using a high-definition simulcast that leveraged existing video capabilities.
Broadband Stimulus Funds Louisiana Laptop Loan Program
An exception was an $8.8 million grant that went to the State Library of Louisiana, part of which is being used to provide laptops that can be checked out of public libraries
ComNet Selects Cyan for Stimulus Project
Cyan today announced that ComNet has selected its Cyan Z-Series of packet-optical transport platforms and its Cyan CyMS multi-layer management system.
Over $118 Million in Broadband Stimulus Awards Have Been Returned
Two Colorado Independents Select Calix for Stimulus Projects
Calix today announced that Broadband Stimulus award winners Nunn Telephone Company and Wiggins Telephone Association have each selected Calix’s EXA platforms
Parker Fiber Net Turns to Calix for Stimulus Build
Calix today announced that Parker Fibernet will deploy Calix Unified Access systems to connect this middle-mile network to residential
Ciena Gets Stimulus Win With Navajo Nation
Ciena today announced that it has partnered with Telamon Corporation to bring high-speed broadband access and 4G wireless services to the Navajo Nation.
Dept. of Commerce Launches Digital Literacy Initiative
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced a digital literacy initiative and associated website today at a public computing center in Baltimore.
Florida Middle Mile Project Selects Calix
Calix announced that North Florida Broadband Authority has selected the Calix B6 ESAN to bring broadband services to 14 rural Florida counties
Are Broadband Stimulus Funds in Danger of Being Reclaimed by the Government?
According to the memo, the move could happen immediately after a hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning with leaders of the administering agencies—the
Internet2 Taps Ciena for Wide-Reaching Broadband Stimulus Project
Internet2 and National Lambda Rail becomes early adopters of new IP backbone technologies that later find their way into commercial Internet backbones
EarthLink Completes First Phase of Middle Mile Network
EarthLink announced the completion of Phase I of the Eastern Tennessee Middle Mile Fiber Broadband Project by its business communications segment
Stimulus Winner OpenCape Outlines Middle Mile Network Launch
Open Cape Corporation announced today that it has chosen CapeNet LLC to design, build and operate the OpenCape Network.