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Broadband Stimulus
The ARRA allocates $7.2B for broadband access to be administered by the NTIA and RUS agencies as shown below. This package is targeted at eliminating the digital divide between rural and other under-served areas. Optical and Ethernet solutions supplied by ADVA Optical Networking are a natural choice for backhauling these new services.
NTIA timeline
| June, 2009 |
Rules released and notice of funds available (NOFAs) issued for tranche 1 |
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July 14 – Aug 14, 2009 |
Tranche 1 application window |
| Sept-Dec, 2009 |
Tranche 1 processing and review |
| Dec, 2009 |
Tranche 1 grant awards |
| Oct-Dec, 2009 |
Tranche 2 solicitation |
| Feb 17, 2010 |
NTIA to complete National Broadband Plan with FCC |
| Apr – June, 2010 |
Tranche 3 solicitation |
| Sep, 2010 |
Tranche 2 & 3 awards |
| Feb 17, 2011 |
Broadband Map |
RUS timeline
| June 12, 2009 |
Procure contractor for implementation, administration and oversight assistance |
| June, 2009 |
Rules released and notice of funds available (NOFAs) issued |
| 2H2009 |
Awards issued |
| 2Q2010 & 4Q2010 |
Additional NOFAs issued and awards issued |
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ADVA Optical Networking’s Broadband Stimulus Advantage
ADVA Optical Networking has a long history of being a trusted partner for IOC carriers of all types and delivering optical and Ethernet products optimized for rural access, backhaul and multi-reach applications.
ADVA Optical Networking has supplied leading-edge optical products into rural access providers such as: Cross Telephone, Home Telephone, MBO Video and many others. In addition, ADVA Optical Networking’s products have been frequently used in distance learning applications with schools such as University of Illinois, Cornell University, University of Georgia and Georgia’s Barrow County School system.
With temperature hardening, multi-reach optics and passive optical network options, ADVA Optical Networking has a deep understanding of optical requirements in access and backhaul applications.
With USDA/RUS registered products ADVA Optical Networking can support “shovel-ready” projects with short delivery intervals. In addition, ADVA Optical Networking can help write grants or recommend an engineering firm that can do project engineering. If you need help, click here to contact us.
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