 Articles written by Robert Primosch
Regulatory Landscape
NTIA/RUS TO OPEN SECOND APPLICATION WINDOW FOR BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDING
In a Request for Information (RFI) issued on November 9, the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) began the process of adopting rules for its second Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) under the broadband piece of the federal stimulus program. More
Comments: 0
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BIP/BTOP AWARD WINNERS
As a quid pro quo for accepting the government’s money, BIP and BTOP award winners must comply with multiple sets of reporting obligations. The required reports are not of the “check the box” variety – they entail periodic (in some cases quarterly) submission of very detailed financial, technical and other business information, without an absolute guarantee of complete confidentiality from NTIA or RUS. More
Comments: 0
AN OVERVIEW OF THE BIP/BTOP SCORING SYSTEMS
Last week NTIA and RUS released the application forms (along with some written guidance) for those interested in obtaining some of the $4 billion available in the first application filing window for broadband projects under the federal stimulus program. More
Comments: 0
RULES FOR BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDING ANNOUNCED – FIRST APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSES AUGUST 14, 2009
Robert Primosch, a partner with the telecommunications law firm of Wilkinson, Barker & Knauer LLP in Washington DC and a close follower of federal telecommunications regulatory and legislative matters, provides us with a first assessment of the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) released on July 2 by the NTIA and RUS More
Comments: 0
FCC Rule Changes boost Wireless Video Surveillance
Robert Primosch, a partner with the telecommunications law firm of Wilkinson, Barker & Knauer LLP in Washington DC and a close follower of federal telecommunications regulatory and legislative matters, provides us with an update on the Broadband Stimulus package. Register for RSS feeds to get regular updates on this crucial matter. More More
Comments: 0
UPDATE ON BROADBAND STIMULUS LEGISLATION (as of 2/23/09)
Robert Primosch, a partner with the telecommunications law firm of Wilkinson, Barker & Knauer LLP in Washington DC and a close follower of federal telecommunications regulatory and legislative matters, provides us with an update on the Broadband Stimulus package. Register for RSS feeds to get regular updates on this crucial matter. More
Comments: 0
STATUS REPORT ON BROADBAND STIMULUS LEGISLATION (as of 1/29/09)
Robert Primosch, a partner with the telecommunications law firm of Wilkinson, Barker & Knauer LLP in Washington DC and a close follower of federal telecommunications regulatory and legislative matters, provides us with an update on congressional proceedings on the Broadband Stimulus package. Register for RSS feeds to get regular updates on this crucial matter. More
Comments: 0
FCC White Spaces Decision: Opportunities, but a Few Questions
On November 13 the FCC released its long-awaited decision establishing rules for unlicensed usage of unoccupied television broadcast spectrum, also known as the “TV white space.” The decision undoubtedly will lead to new spectrum opportunities for public and private entities interested in providing wireless services, particularly broadband access. Yet, much work remains to be done before unlicensed usage of the TV white space becomes a reality. More
Comments: 0
|
|
