Wireless Future Program: Latest Publications

Broadband Infrastructure Application Guide for BIP

This guide has been prepared by the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative as a reference guide for applications for the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP).  In addition to general information about the application process and eligibility requirements outlined in the July 1, 2009 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), this guide breaks down the application into categories of responsibility and a sample timeline.  While not intended as a replacement for the

Benjamin Lennett, James Losey | July 16, 2009

Broadband Infrastructure Application Guide for BTOP

This guide has been prepared by the New America Foundation's Open Technology Initiative as a reference guide for applications for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). In addition to general information about the application process and eligibility requirements outlined in the July 1, 2009 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), this guide breaks down the application into categories of responsibility and a sample timeline. While not intended as

Benjamin Lennett, James Losey | July 16, 2009

Sustainable Broadband Adoption Application Guide

This guide has been prepared by the New America Foundation's Open Technology Initiative as a reference guide for applicants for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). In addition to general information about the application process and eligibility requirements outlined in the July 1, 2009 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), this guide breaks down the application into categories of responsibility and a sample timeline. While not intended as

Benjamin Lennett, James Losey | July 15, 2009

Public Computer Centers Program Application Guide

This guide has been prepared by the New America Foundation's Open Technology Initiative as a reference guide for applicants for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). In addition to general information about the application process and eligibility requirements outlined in the July 1, 2009 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), this guide breaks down the application into categories of responsibility and a sample timeline. While not intended as

Benjamin Lennett, James Losey | July 15, 2009

Summary, Concerns, and Strategic Guidance Regarding Notice of Funds Availability for BTOP

Executive Summary

This memorandum provides analysis, strategic guidance, and policy concerns and recommendations with regard to the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).[1] 

This memorandum includes:

1.      A summary of the latest developments in the BTOP and how they will impact many would-be applicants;

Sascha Meinrath | July 7, 2009