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Fujitsu to Host Discussion of Broadband Strategies

By Vivek Naik, TMCnet Contributor

Fujitsu Network Communications reportedly will host live the expert panel discussions on broadband application strategies and selection criteria for specific grant allocation aspects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009 – also known as the “economic stimulus bill” – from Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 27, 2009 from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern.

 

Anyone can interact live with the panellists by registering for free on the Fujistu Web site and then following the instructions that follow via e-mail. The program is titled “The Broadband Stimulus Plan: Preparing a Focused Application for Your Funds.”

 

The panel will include experts from past backgrounds and current organizations such as the State Government Affairs, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunication Companies (OPASTCO), the Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA), and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

 

The first part of the program includes a broad description of important perspectives and variances of individual broadband classifications, followed by observations and suggestions by cable telecommunication carriers. Finally, a select legal consultant from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld will present a proposed strategy conclusion to constructively address and swiftly tackle pending gaps.

 

TMCnet reported that an earlier ARRA broadband status report, to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, highlighted the importance of the best and most progressive results happened when the government and private companies collaborated to expand and set up broadband related infrastructure.

 

ARRA has set aside $7.2 billion, TMCnet reported, for the development of broadband and Wi-B (News - Alert) in the United States, and $350 million from this fund reservoir is earmarked for Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008.

 

TMCnet’s report says that $2.5 Billion of the $7.2 billion is set aside for low-interest loans, loan guarantees and grants at RDUP’s discretion and that the remaining $4.7 billion is allotted for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to decide on grants to deserving companies and technologies via its Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.

 

There is another $1.3 billion set aside in the form of loans and grants to enhance broadband and telecommunications services in rural areas within the federal budget for the fiscal year 2010, TMCnet reports.

 

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Vivek Naik is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Vivek's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Michael Dinan