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BIP/BTOP Lessons Learned from Round One

With respect to the BIP/BTOP grant opportunity, Mr. Ohrtman addresses the need for “engineering” an application along the following lines: political engineering, technology engineering, and economic engineering. Continue reading

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Clearwire makes Vegas bet on Ethernet wireless backhaul

“Any service provider that might pose a competitive threat to the incumbent would be wise to avoid relying on that incumbent competitor for their vital connection to an IP backbone.” Continue reading

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Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

What is the BTOP?  BTOP (Broadband Technology Opportunities Program) grants are made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (aka Stimulus) and are administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ( NTIA ) under the Department … Continue reading

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