Applicant Astor Services for Children & Families Rhinebeck, NY Application ID 6 Contact Melinda Weisberg 845-871-6077 mweisberg@astorservices.org Project title Astor Services for Children & Families Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 263,856 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband infrastructure expansion project to enhance quality, reliability and accuracy in reporting and record-keeping of children's mental health service and financial records in a multi-county area. We are preparing our system for the implementation of Electronic Health Records as well as addressing critical connectivity issues that threaten billing and medicaid compliance. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant AccessPlus Communications, Inc. Byfield, MA Application ID 7 Contact Douglas Norton 978-499-9164 dnorton@accesspluscom.com Project title Western Massachusetts Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 712,000 Status Application Not Funded Description AccessPlus Communications proposes to leverage its existing backhaul infrastructure in Western Massachusetts to expand its wireless Internet service. AccessPlus currently provides Internet service to two previously un-served towns. This service would be expanded to reach more residents and additional unserved towns would be served. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant JB-Nets, LLC Bidwell, OH Application ID 10 Contact Stephen Kline 740-446-2975 customerservice@jbnets.net Project title JB-Nets Last Mile Broadband Service Expansion for Gallia County, Ohio Program BIP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 239,963 Loan request $ 559,517 Status Application Not Funded Description JB-Nets proposes to expand its wireless broadband service now existing in Gallia County Ohio to all remaining eligible contiguous census blocks in Gallia County, Ohio as defined in the ARRA BIP rules. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Southern Aroostook Cooperative Board of Education Houlton, ME Application ID 12 Contact Mike Howard 207-532-9541 mhoward@satc.houlton.k12.me.us Project title Region Two School of Applied Technology BTOP PCC Grant Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,514,198 Status Application Not Funded Description On behalf of its partners, Region Two School of Applied Technology is requesting funds to expand computing facilities at 17 sites throughout the state of Maine. The goal of this project is to enhance educational services for adult community members at regional vocational and technical schools by expanding access to broadband. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Farm Resource Center Mound City, IL Application ID 16 Contact Tina Wilkins 217-220-1056 twilkins200@comcast.net Project title Illinois Community Broadband Initative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 995,500 Status Application Not Funded Description The Illinois Community Broadband Initiative (ICBI) proposes to bridge the digital divide between Illinois communities with limited access to mainstream opportunities and services. The ICBI network of community based organizations will provide Illinois' rural and low-income consumers an opportunity to gain awareness of broadband, access public computer centers, and receive the basic training.   Applicant Logiclink Inc. IRVINE, CA Application ID 20 Contact Kim Kao 949-753-1190 kkao@logiclink.com Project title Economically Sustainable Business Anywhere® Center for Broadband Adoption and Household Subscription Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 41,519,307 Status Application Not Funded Description 1,731 self-serve centers providing free broadband access shall be implemented at public safety agencies, community anchor organizations and small businesses in all unserved and underserved rural counties. A membership program offering broadband based services such as training, health care, community development and business opportunities shall stimulate adoption and sustain household subscription. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Application ID 21 Contact Suzanne Alstadt 501-686-5502 reott@uams.edu Project title Arkansas Telehealth Oversight & Management Network (ATOM) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 50,480,977 Status Application Not Funded Description The Arkansas Telehealth Oversight & Management Network will improve access to and quality of broadband in healthcare, research, and education delivery at 402 community anchor institutions, comprising every acute care hospital, health department clinic, and center on aging and most community health centers, mental health clinics, universities, public libraries, and home health efforts in Arkansas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Computer Network Service Professionals, Inc. Santa Fe, NM Application ID 22 Contact ALBERT CATANACH 505-913-1566 albert@cnsp.com Project title CNSP Broadband Wireless Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,670,075 Status Application Not Funded Description Computer Networks Service Professionals, Inc. (CNSP), proposes to deploy a shovel-ready, sustainable, licensed microwave Middle Mile to WiMAX wireless broadband Last Mile network to provide broadband services in a service area comprised of 6 counties, 5 Indian Reservations, and 7 pueblos (tribal lands) in north central New Mexico covering Congressional Districts 1,2,3. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Kansas Board of Regents, Kan-ed Topeka, KS Application ID 23 Contact Randy Stout 785-296-7033 rstout@ksbor.org Project title Kan-ed: Scaling Up Video Teleconferencing Services to Enhance Public Access in Kansas Libraries Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,924,893 Status Application Not Funded Description Kan-ed will scale up high definition videoconferencing facilities in 90 public libraries in Kansas. Federal funding is requested to procure, install, and use HD videoconferencing equipment within the LAN at each premise. When complete, all 105 counties in Kansas will benefit from expanded access to economic development resources, distance education programs, telehealth and e-government services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA Application ID 24 Contact Larry Owens 408-615-6644 lowens@santaclaraca.gov Project title Santa Clara Public Safety Broadband Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,631,305 Status Application Not Funded Description The Santa Clara Public Safety Broadband Network project will deploy wireless broadband infrastructure across 100 percent of the city. The project supports BTOP statutory purposes, provides reliable, secure, highly available broadband communications services to police, fire, and first responders, and enables critical public safety applications for improved services. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Zito Media Communications II, LLC Coudersport, PA Application ID 25 Contact Colin Higgin 814-260-9588 colin.higgin@zitomedia.com Project title Southeastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia Fiber Ring Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH, WV Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,560,682 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is the building of a 710 mile fiber optic ring with 10 gigabits of bandwidth capacity through various rural towns and cities of Southeastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia with local fiber optic networks in the communities providing a range of high bandwidth services to businesses, households, public safety agencies and other critical community organizations and institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Executive Office of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Office of Administration) Harrisburg, PA Application ID 28 Contact Luc Miron 717-705-5462 lmiron@state.pa.us Project title Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Broadband Middle Mile Project: Enhancing Connectivity in Northern PA Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 28,784,015 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 28,784,014 Description The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Middle Mile Broadband Plan leverages the physical infrastructure of our existing MPLS 50Mbps Public Safety microwave network. This plan adds a parallel 150Mbps Ethernet backbone, bridging service providers' fiber Edge networks as gateways for last mile broadband providers serving rural, remote, unserved and underserved areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Broward County Board of County Commissioners Fort Lauderdale, FL Application ID 31 Contact Robert Cannon 954-357-7559 rcannon@browardlibrary.org Project title Wired for Success Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 767,146 Status Application Not Funded Description The Broward County Library Wired for Success program will provide increased access to broadband technology by increasing the number of public computers, expanding the number of computer literacy classes and enhancing E-Government assistance available in Broward's vulnerable communities. Increased access will provide vital opportunities to develop computer skills critical to economic success.   Applicant Eastern Nebraska Telephone Company (ABHC) Blair, NE Application ID 32 Contact Molly Dahlgren 402-426-6297 mdahlgren@americanbb.com Project title Eastern NE Fiber Exchange Network Upgrades Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,805,564 Status Application Not Funded Description The Eastern NE Fiber-to-the-Premise Exchange Network Upgrades project will replace and upgrade the legacy copper networks serving the Meadow Grove, Walthill, Macy, Rosalie and Winnebago exchanges. The upgraded exchange networks will utilize a GPON (gigabit passive optic network) design with the capability to deliver broadband applications at throughput rates that significantly exceed 20 Mbps. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Oklahoma Western Telephone Company Clayton, OK Application ID 33 Contact Bryan Morris 918-569-4111 morrisbryan33@msn.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Unserved Areas in Rural Oklahoma Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,735,046 Status Application Not Funded Description Oklahoma Western Telephone Company, an incumbent local exchange carrier in rural Southeastern Oklahoma, proposes to upgrade its existing network in order to provide affordable broadband service to customers in its entire service territory. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Rural Telephone Service Co., Inc. Lenora, KS Application ID 35 Contact Larry Sevier 785-567-4281 lsevier@ruraltel.com Project title Rural Opportunities Delivered Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 49,588,807 Loan request $ 51,612,842 Status Awarded Description The Rural Opportunities Delivered project will create an estimated 402 jobs in western Kansas - which is 99.5 percent unserved/underserved - and provide infrastructure required for economic stability, education and healthcare. Rural Telephone Service Co, Inc., a cooperative ILEC and RUS partner on 32 successful projects, leads a team of seven companies for this shovel-ready project. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Whitespace, LLC dba Wavelinx Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 39 Contact Dick Segress 405-640-1166 dick@wavelinx.net Project title Wavelinx Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,580,470 Loan request $ 7,162,015 Status Application Not Funded Description Over the next 24 months Wavelinx will bring affordable broadband Internet service to over 850,000 Oklahomans in around 220 underserved rural communities. This system will provide 3Mbps down and 1 Mbps up to all subscribers, with higher speeds available based on the subscribers individual needs. Wavelinx broadband will be available to over 380,000 households and 39,000 businesses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant National Urban Technology Center, Inc. New York, NY Application ID 41 Contact Roxanne Febles 212-528-7350 rfebles@urbantech.org Project title DIGITAL CAMPUS: Advancing Broadband Adoption in Minority Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,323,040 Status Application Not Funded Description Urban Tech will target 6 million potential broadband subscribers in 2 years in low-income minority communities with a 4-point plan building on its successful collaboration with the CCDO Weed & Seed Program. The plan includes an aggressive outreach campaign using mobile computer labs, targeted advertising, innovative multimedia educational content, and a broadband portal, the Digital Campus. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Tower Cloud, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Application ID 42 Contact Patricia Morrison 727-471-5639 pmorrison@towercloud.com Project title Tower Cloud Mobile Broadband Backhaul Network - Alabama Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 21,972,587 Status Application Not Funded Description Middle mile network to provide wireless carriers the high capacity backhaul required to enable 3G and 4G mobile broadband services. New fiber optic routes will be constructed to cell towers and pass community anchor institutions and other potential users in markets that include underserved areas. Microwave radios will also be used to extend services beyond the reach of the fiber based network. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Cinergy MetroNet, Inc. Evansville, IN Application ID 43 Contact John Campbell 913-754-3330 campbell@cinergycom.com Project title Broadband to the Heartland II - BIP Program BIP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 21,186,000 Loan request $ 43,014,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready economic development and broadband infrastructure project brings fiber optic service to over 47,000 homes, 7,000 businesses and 200 anchor institutions in 9 underserved Indiana rural communities. It will create an expected 270 plus new jobs. Cinergy MetroNet's years of experience deploying similar networks all but assures project success with funding of $64,200,000. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Carrollton Housing Authority Carrollton, GA Application ID 50 Contact Loretta North 770-834-2046 loretta@carrolltonhousingauthority.com Project title Internet Connection and Opportunity Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 750,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Internet Connection and Opportunity Network (ICON) Program of the Carrollton Housing Authority will provide improved broadband access to public housing residents and other low income families through four public computer centers. The program will also provide education and employment services, as well as, provide a school to home network system for public housing residents.   Applicant Northwest Communications Cooperative, A Cooperative Association Ray, ND Application ID 51 Contact Dwight Schmitt 701-568-3331 dwights@nccray.com Project title Northwest Communications Cooperative's Rural Fiber-to-the-Home Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,949,999 Loan request $ 4,050,001 Status Application Not Funded Description Northwest Communications Cooperative is proposing to construct fiber-to-the-home facilities to end-user premises in the rural areas of six of our sixteen exchanges, consisting of two proposed funded service areas.   Applicant C & W Communications Inc. Hot Spring, AR Application ID 52 Contact Steve Gill 501-609-0900 oem47c@aol.com Project title Southwest Arkansas Rural Infrastructure for Wireless Enhancement Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 999,830 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring a multi-tiered wireless service into the remote and under served areas of Arkansas. We propose that, by the use of development, we will upgrade and provide services to the end user in a cost effective manner. Services will increase local productivity, advance small business works, ease government affairs and provide educational opportunities currently not seen. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Litestream Holdings LLC West Palm Beach, FL Application ID 54 Contact William Taylor 561-659-5400 wtaylor@litestream.net Project title Litestream Western St. Lucie Rural Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,053,427 Status Application Not Funded Description Litestream Holdings, LLC proposes to extend its existing fiber trunk to serve over 940 unserved locations in a rural portion of unincorporated St. Lucie County, Florida. The project will deliver High-Speed Internet, Digital Voice, and Digital/High-Definition Video services to these unserved locations. Since this project serves unserved rural low-density areas, 100 percent grant funding will be required. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant chebeague.net, Inc. Chebeague Island, ME Application ID 55 Contact David Hill 207-846-4126 drhill@chebeague.net Project title Chebeague Island Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 73,470 Loan request $ 75,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will extend broadband Internet services to unserved portions of Chebeague Island, Maine and will improve bandwidth availability for the entire underserved Island. In addition, the project will position the system for possible future microwave acquisition of bandwidth and may be used to extend needed cellular telephone service to the Island which, in large part, is unserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant One Economy Corporation Washington, DC Application ID 56 Contact Rey Ramsey 202-393-0051 rramsey@one-economy.com Project title 21st Century Information and Support Ecosystem: Make It Easy Where You Are Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 45,527,735 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 28,519,482 Description One Economy, the Broadband Opportunity Coalition and a diverse team of partners propose to increase adoption rates among the unserved and underserved through a comprehensive and integrated program that includes digital literacy, online content, affordable connectivity and public education that will overcome barriers to adoption and will maximize the opportunities inherent in the technology itself. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 57 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Nebraska Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,404,465 Loan request $ 8,423,452 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 225,970 people in 117 of the most rural communities in Nebraska. Using the 3.65GHz band and the standards-based WiMAX protocol, our network will offer Internet and digital phone service to homes and businesses at speeds of up to 8Mbps download/1.5Mbps upload. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant West Kentucky Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Mayfield, KY Application ID 58 Contact Martin Clift, Jr. 270-674-1000 mclift@wk.net Project title West Kentucky and West Tennessee Broadband Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY, TN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,449,982 Loan request $ 85,349,948 Status Application Not Funded Description This project would construct fiber optic communication lines to the home (FTTH) throughout all of the current operating territories of West Kentucky Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc (WKRT). That territory encompasses specified areas in eleven counties, in West Kentucky and West Tennessee. Such construction would materially improve the economic foundation for that region for the foreseeable future. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida New Smyrna Beach, FL Application ID 59 Contact Ellen Fisher 386-424-3003 efisher@ucnsb.org Project title UCNSB Municipal Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,438,000 Status Application Not Funded Description By installing fiber optic cabling for middle mile voice and data communications, we can centralize security and management, improve service to customers and lower costs. We can interconnect and unify information availability for 154 municipal buildings. The last mile element of the project can provide broadband internet to the rural Samsula and South Beach areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Geneseo Communications, Inc. Geneseo, IL Application ID 67 Contact Scott Rubins 309-944-8000 grants@geneseo.net Project title Rural Illinois Community Connect Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 31,400,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Geneseo Communications, Inc. is proposing a rural development project that will provide last mile broadband service to customers in 31,701 census blocks in northwestern Illinois. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant MCNC Research Triangle Park, NC Application ID 69 Contact Patricia Moody 919-248-1820 pmoody@mcnc.org Project title Building a Sustainable Middle-Mile Network for Underserved Rural NC Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 28,225,520 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 28,225,520 Description MCNC will build a sustainable middle-mile broadband network connecting urban central NC with underserved rural southeastern and western NC. The project addresses statutory goals by improving affordability and access for education, health care, community institutions, and last-mile providers. Led by a proven team, the project is shovel ready and is supported by an $11.76M cash and in-kind match. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Zayo Bandwidth, LLC Louisville, CO Application ID 71 Contact Chris Morley 508-922-1323 cmorley@zayo.com Project title Indiana Middle Mile fiber for Schools, Communities and Anchor Institutions Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 25,140,315 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 25,140,315 Description Zayo Bandwidth, LLC in partnership with I-Light seeks funding from ARRA to complete the "shovel ready" build out of the I-Light optical network to connect 21 Ivy Tech Community College campuses in the state of Indiana. In addition, Zayo will make broadband services available to all the intermediate communities, businesses and anchor institutions between the Ivy Tech Community Colleges. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant South Dakota Network, LLC Sioux Falls, SD Application ID 73 Contact Mark Shlanta 605-334-7185 marlenebennett@martin-group.com Project title Project Connect South Dakota- Delivering 10 Megabit Connectivity for Community Anchor Institutions. Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,572,242 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 20,572,242 Description Project Connect South Dakota built by South Dakota Network will upgrade its middle mile network to enable delivery of 10 Megabit service to all end users. The statewide network will connect underserved communities. Over 500 community anchor institutions, public safety agencies and government units will benefit directly. The upgraded network will assist communities with economic development. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Cambridge Housing Authority Cambridge, MA Application ID 75 Contact Steven Swanger 617-520-6246 sswanger@cambridge-housing.org Project title CHA Community Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 698,924 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 698,924 Description Three Community Computer Centers, located strategically across the city in the largest family public housing developments, serve as the nexus for a range of educational and vocational programs for adults, teens and children. The common denominator is that each emphasizes broadband utilization, the development of techology, literacy and vocational skills as key to economic advancement. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Bay Springs Telephone Company, Inc. Bay Springs, MS Application ID 77 Contact James Garner 601-354-9070 JGarner@TEC.com Project title Bay Springs Broadband Initiatives Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,135,693 Loan request $ 4,304,496 Status Awarded Description Bay Springs Telephone Company, Inc. proposes to utilize ARRA funding through the RUS BIP to improve the economic and educational opportunities for residents within the Mississippi counties of Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith and Rankin. The project will make high-speed broadband data available to a large number of un-served and underserved households within its 100 percent rural service territory. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Elberton, Ga. Elberton, GA Application ID 79 Contact Lanier Dunn 706-213-3100 ldunn@cityofelberton.net Project title Broadband Service to Bowman, Ga. Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 117,000 Loan request $ 245,250 Status Application Not Funded Description The City of Elberton, Ga., proposes to construct fiber optic connectivity to the City of Bowman, Ga., approximately 11 miles to the northeast. Bowman would then be connected to the network operated by Elberton that serves most community anchor institutions in Elbert Co., Ga., including the public schools, library, county government complex, Sheriff's office, and the E-911 center. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Navtech Broadband,LLC Palm Beach Gardens, FL Application ID 84 Contact Snehal Desai 561-351-9279 snehal@navtechbroadband.com Project title Navtech SC Florida Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,625,981 Loan request $ 21,660,656 Status Application Not Funded Description Effective use of knowledge is power and with accessibility to the knowledge via broadband,each American is capable to compete in the global economy.Unserved and underserved communities are essential part of America and by bringing the broadband related applications to them we are helping our nation by creating much needed jobs that rebuilds vibrant economy achieving essential goal of ARRA Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Columbia County Georgia IT Evans, GA Application ID 87 Contact Lewis Foster 706-312-7325 lfoster@columbiacountyga.gov Project title Columbia County Community Broadband Network (CCCBN) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,483,004 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 13,483,004 Description The CCCBN will provide state-of-the-art communication services while enhancing broadband communication options to the current and future citizens of Columbia County. The Network will provide infrastructure for affordable bandwidth and services, and will integrate public safety, public health, education and other government use, to provide an essential next step in government services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant RADGOV, INC FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Application ID 91 Contact Deepa Koduru 954-938-2004 ereid@radgov.com Project title RADgov Computer Learning Centers (RADgov-CLC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 938,187,772 Status Application Not Funded Description RADgov Computer Learning Centers (RADgov-CLC) will be established to offer access to computers and Internet at all our proposed locations for the unserved/underserved communities. RADgov-CLC will provide e-learning, telemedicine, distance education/vocational programs,electronic library, web seminars, video conferences, workshops, job oriented training, job placements, help reduce unemployment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Bristol Bay Native Association Dillingham, AK Application ID 92 Contact Ralph Andersen 907-842-5257 randersen@bbna.com Project title Bristol Bay Native Broadband Network (BBNBN) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 17,909,456 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will provide all customers - business, residential, governmental, non-profit, schools, health care providers, etc. affordable broadband and Internet access in the remote, unserved Bristol Bay region stretching from Dillingham to Kenai. The project will provide direct broadband capacity into 15 communities and tribal villages. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant United Utilities, Inc. Anchorage, AK Application ID 93 Contact Greg Chapados 907-868-5489 gchapados@gci.com Project title TERRA-SW: Terrestrial Broadband In Southwestern Alaska Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 43,982,240 Loan request $ 44,158,522 Status Awarded Description United Utilities, Inc. (UUI) will provide middle mile connectivity to 65 communities in southwestern Alaska. These communities span the Bristol Bay and Yukon Kuskokwim regions, an area the approximate size of North Dakota. Connectivity is over a combination of undersea fiber, terrestrial fiber, and microwave links. UUI will leverage its DeltaNet network to reduce the total cost of deployment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Durham County Durham, NC Application ID 97 Contact Anastasia Bush 919-560-0910 abush@durhamcountync.gov Project title Durham County Library's Public Computer Centers - Access your world at high speed Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 179,533 Status Application Not Funded Description Durham County Library will provide 8 full-service public computer centers within 5 miles of nearly every Durham County resident. With increased bandwidth, 244 public computers available without charge, on-demand job search assistance and job skills training, the library will be a leader in providing technology services to the Durham community, especially to vulnerable and low-income populations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant State of New Jersey Trenton, NJ Application ID 103 Contact Adel Ebeid 609-984-4082 adel.ebeid@oit.state.nj.us Project title The State of New Jersey Broadband Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NJ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 112,369,711 Status Application Not Funded Description The project proposes to acquire and construct a multi-use high speed IP backbone to provide presence and interconnection in New Jersey's 21 counties. Cost effective broadband will be provided to community anchor institutions and government agencies. The backbone provides internet connection points to commercial Last Mile ISPs at the shared cost-basis of other Government and Community agencies. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DeltaCom, Inc. Huntsville, AL Application ID 109 Contact Jerry Watts 256-382-3942 Jerry.watts@deltacom.com Project title East Tennessee Middle Mile Fiber Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,385,426 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 9,385,452 Description Utilizing next generation optical transport technology, Deltacom will create new service points into their East Tennessee high-speed transport network for Last Mile Providers deploying networks to underserved areas. The services points along the transport route will be extended into the local central offices to facilitate services to Last Mile Providers as well as Public Anchor Institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant California Emerging Technology Fund San Francisco, CA Application ID 113 Contact Susan Walters 415-744-2385 susan.walters@cetfund.org Project title Digital Literacy for All: A California Emerging Technology Fund Public Computer Centers Proposal Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,723,506 Status Application Not Funded Description Digital Literacy for All is a statewide initiative involving 13 non-profits serving low-income and vulnerable populations who will: (1) Learn applications requiring broadband technology (27,102 youth/adults gain digital literacy skills); (2) Increase adoption of broadband (4,825 households subscribe to broadband services); and (3) Enter career paths (581 residents placed into full-time jobs). Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA Application ID 114 Contact Laura Bardwell 215-567-7710 bardwelll@freelibrary.org Project title Digital Philadelphia: Neighborhood Internet Access Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,985,577 Status Application Not Funded Description Leveraging the resources of the country's 10th largest public library system and 3 key partners, who each work with community organizations that combined reach more than one million people, the Neighborhood Internet Access Project will result in 36,850 new broadband users (28,150 public computers, 8,400 households, and 300 small businesses) and a new city-wide portal with highly relevant content. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Department of State Tallahassee, FL Application ID 116 Contact Mark Flynn 850-245-6626 mflynn@dos.state.fl.us Project title Florida's Broadband Enabled Public Library Services Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,537,218 Status Application Not Funded Description This project seeks to increase the capacity of Florida public libraries to provide access to electronic government (e-government) services and to heighten the ability of public libraries to participate in emergency management activities. The program will provide a significant investment in broadband connectivity, information technology infrastructure and training.   Applicant Public Broadcasting Service Arlington, VA Application ID 117 Contact Lori Brittain 703-739-5067 lmbrittain@pbs.org Project title PBS Broadband Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, NV, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,744,607 Status Application Not Funded Description PBS and 8 stations in a local/national partnership will combine national content and existing outreach programs to stimulate demand for educational broadband content. This project will combine proven outreach services by local stations to their most vulnerable populations with innovative, broadband-centric technologies developed by PBS.   Applicant Open Range Communications Inc. Greenwood Village, CO Application ID 118 Contact Curt Hockemeier 303-381-3323 curt@openrange.us Project title Open Range Communications Inc. Extension Markets BIP Loan Proposal Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL, AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, NY, OH, PA, WI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 86,968,833 Status Application Not Funded Description Open Range will extend affordable wireless broadband to 2M Americans in un-served and underserved areas and carry out President Obama's broadband goals. Contracts are in place for Open Range's current build so construction can begin immediately; the plan is sustainable, adoption achievable. WiMAX and an experienced telecom team, familiar to the RUS, will deliver on the President's promises. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Direct Communications Rockland Inc. Rockland, ID Application ID 120 Contact Jeremy Smith 208-548-2345 jeremy@directcom.com Project title Sterling/Springfield/Pingree area Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,239,868 Status Application Not Funded Description The intent for request of the grant is to extend fiber optics into areas that do not have fiber optics and to offer last mile services to the Sterling, Springfield and Pingree areas of Idaho.   Applicant Siskiyou County Economic Development Yreka, CA Application ID 121 Contact Monique Dixon 530-842-1638 monique@siskiyoucounty.org Project title Siskiyou Broadband Middle Mile Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 11,889,774 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deliver middle mile Broadband service using licensed Microwave radios that will be installed on existing state owned communication towers. The service will be delivered to last mile providers, such as, emergency services, local government, schools and local ISP's. This cost effective method will allow for affordable and wide spread access to the end user and consumer. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation Columbus, OH Application ID 122 Contact Cynthia Vaughn 614-728-6930 cvaughn@olaf.org Project title Ohio Broadband Access Initiative for Civil Legal Services Attorneys Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 925,545 Status Application Not Funded Description The Ohio Broadband Access Initiative for Civil Legal Services Attorneys Project will purchase wireless, broadband-enabled laptops for use by attorneys working with vulnerable low-income Ohioans in rural areas on a variety of legal matters including foreclosure, eviction, education, child custody, and child support matters in the office, in the field, in the community, and at the courts.   Applicant Georgia Tech Research Corporation Atlanta, GA Application ID 124 Contact Serelia Woods 404-385-0866 serelia.woods@osp.gatech.edu Project title TechSmart Sustainable Broadband for Rural Georgia Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,839,224 Status Application Not Funded Description The program will bring Georgia Tech's TechSmart program to rural communities of persistent poverty in Georgia, building broadband awareness and understanding. Local leadership is developed in all community sectors to implement initiatives that improve broadband adoption and utilization, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations.   Applicant Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Application ID 125 Contact Derek Humphrey 216-368-4510 resadm@case.edu Project title University Circle Innovation Zone: An Integrated Ultra Broadband Public Services Platform - Build Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 26,620,830 Status Application Not Funded Description Case Western Reserve University, partnering with over 40 anchor institutions in Cleveland and East Cleveland, will extend gigabit broadband connections and services to 5000 households and enterprises in profoundly economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with limited or no broadband access. The broadband backbone lay the foundation for innovative health, education, safety and energy programs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Keystone Wirless LLC DBA Immix WIreless Bonita Springs, FL Application ID 131 Contact Robert Martin 239-335-1325 dbloss@pcmgt.com Project title Keystone Wireless Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 19,820,227 Loan request $ 19,820,228 Status Application Not Funded Description Keystone Wireless will construct a state of the art 3G Wireless Network to deliver Broadband service to rural parts of Central Pa. The result will deliver affordable Broadband service to over 300,000 households in parts of Centre, Lycoming, Union, Northumberland, Snyder, Clinton, Schuylkill, Berks, Mountour Counties. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant FiberLight Alpharetta, GA Application ID 133 Contact Douglas Hudson 443-794-8175 doug.hudson@fiberlight.com Project title FiberLight South Florida Network Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,219,731 Status Application Not Funded Description FiberLight is seeking to build an open, middle mile network, originating in Miami-Dade County, traversing the entire length of Monroe County, and terminating in Key West, Florida. The network will include access points in Homestead, Belle Glade, Florida City, Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West, as well as other islands throughout the Keys. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant CENTRAL VALLEY CABLE TV LLC GUALALA, CA Application ID 138 Contact Thomas Gelardi 559-298-1464 tgcvc@sbcglobal.net Project title MENDO-SONOMA BROADBAND EXPANSION Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 695,940 Status Application Not Funded Description 1) Expand applicant's existing broadband coverage area to include the City of Point Arena, two Indian Rancherias, and the unincorporated area of Manchester in rural Mendocino County. 2)Ensure future Internet backbone capacity through the installation of a fiber backbone from AT&T's and Level 3's faciliites in Manchester, CA to applicant's NOC in Gualala and its hub on The Sea Ranch. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant New Era Broadband, LLC Coolville, OH Application ID 140 Contact David Hannum 740-416-6653 oujasper@gmail.com Project title Wireless Broadband Service in Meigs County, Ohio Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,477,463 Loan request $ 1,477,463 Status Application Not Funded Description This last-mile infrastructure project will provide fixed point to multi-point wireless broadband service to unserved households, businesses, and critical service facilities in rural Meigs County, Ohio. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Direct Communications Rockland Inc. Rockland, ID Application ID 141 Contact Jeremy Smith 208-548-2345 jeremy@directcom.com Project title Geneva, Idaho Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 843,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The intention of this project is to extend our fiber network toward the rural area of Geneva, Idaho and offer broadband wimax services to this unserved area.   Applicant Schenectady County Schenectady, NY Application ID 142 Contact Rick Cobello 518-388-4204 rick.cobello@schenectadycounty.com Project title Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 955,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will build a high speed wireless mesh network for increasing coverage in Schenectady County. The county is under served for wireless connectivity and expansion of the network will allow increased protection and communication for wireless cameras for public safety and a more robust network.   Applicant Education Networks of America, Inc. Nashville, TN Application ID 144 Contact Lillian Kellogg 615-312-6072 lkellogg@ena.com Project title Broadband Access & Equity for Indiana Community Anchor Institutions Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,257,172 Status Application Withdrawn Description This Middle Mile BTOP project will deliver fiber-based 100mbps broadband access to 145 schools and libraries throughout Indiana many of which are underserved and would remain so but for this effort. The project is highly collaborative as it aggregates 39 proposed funded service areas and engages multiple service providers. It directly benefits over 298K users and can indirectly benefit over 558K. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Personal Network Computing, Inc. dba Valley Internet Fairfield, CA Application ID 145 Contact Ofer Tenenbaum 707-428-1940 ofer@pnc.net Project title NorCal Broadband Access Consortium - Valley Internet for Lake, Glenn, Colusa, Napa, Solano counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,136,103 Loan request $ 2,568,883 Status Application Not Funded Description NorCal Broadband Access Consortium is committed to connecting unserved areas of Northern California. Within the consortium, Valley Internet plans to bring broadband Internet to rural areas of Lake, Colusa and Glenn counties. The project will also cover unserved areas of Napa and Solano counties. In total, we will bring affordable high-speed Internet to over 8,000 currently unserved homes. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant National Medical Wireless Broadband Alliance, LLC Newport Beach, CA Application ID 148 Contact Steve Solomon 949-933-1374 steve.solomon@nmwba.org Project title Critical Links Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, HI, NV Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 56,813,433 Status Application Not Funded Description The Critical Links Project of the National Medical Wireless Broadband Alliance will install essential middle mile infrastructure for technology-neutral, open access wireless broadband systems in 70 hospitals in CA, AZ, NV and HI. This replicable project fills a gap in health care interconnectivity, fosters life-saving wireless innovations, supports EHR and improves public safety communications. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant New Visions Powerline Communications, Inc East Syracuse, NY Application ID 149 Contact Carmen Branca 315-472-6300 cbranca@nvplc.com Project title NVPLC Broadband Access for Rural Towns in NYS Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 39,198,375 Loan request $ 40,798,309 Status Application Not Funded Description New Visions proposes a countywide FTTH deployment to ensure that every household, business, and critical community facility in the rural counties of Cortland, Oswego, and Schoharie New York have access to high-speed broadband. This will stimulate the economy, educate our youth, create jobs, promote public safety, improve healthcare services, and exceed customer expectations with bundled services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant FiberLight Alpharetta, GA Application ID 150 Contact Douglas Hudson 443-794-8175 doug.hudson@fiberlight.com Project title FiberLight Virginia Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 26,597,400 Status Application Not Funded Description FiberLight is seeking an NTIA grant to expand its existing network footprint in Central Virginia. FiberLight currently owns a operates a 300 route mile general-purpose network in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland that spans from Baltimore, MD to Culpepper, VA and would leverage that existing network to deploy and operate the proposed Central Virginia Expansion. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Merit Network Inc. Ann Arbor, MI Application ID 153 Contact Donald Welch 734-527-5700 djwelch@merit.edu Project title REACH Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 18,362,670 Loan request $ 18,362,670 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 33,289,221 Description The REACH Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative is a partnership led by Merit-Michigan's education network-which engages Merit with 4 commercial providers to share a 955 mile extension of Merit's advanced fiber optic network to serve anchor institutions, households and businesses. This project is coordinated with 3 other middle mile applications to target underserved areas throughout Michigan. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NE Colorado Cellular, Inc., d/b/a Viaero Wireless Fort Morgan, CO Application ID 154 Contact Micah Schwalb micah.schwalb@viaero.com Project title Wireless Broadband Overlay and Expansion Throughout Rural Colorado and Nebraska Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO, NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 116,201,412 Loan request $ 20,000,001 Status Application Not Funded Description Viaero proposes to leverage its existing PCS business, including a network of hundreds of communications towers, established network operations, microwave backhaul network, customer care, billing and distribution channels (including 60 retail outlets) to provide wireless broadband throughout south and east Colorado and rural Nebraska at maximum speeds of 21 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Main Street Broadband LLC Duluth, GA Application ID 155 Contact Mike McCollum 404-626-0115 mmccollum@mainstreetbb.com Project title Main Street SWGA Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,460,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Main Street Broadband Southwest Georgia WiMax Project is a broadband wireless network in 12 rural, persistent poverty counties. The network is designed and will be operated to provide affordable broadband connectivity to the rural un and underserved residents and businesses of Southwest Georgia. The project has significant public and private support, is shovel ready and is sustainable. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Colorado Center for the Advancement of Patient Safety (CCAPS) Greenwood Village, CO Application ID 156 Contact Steve Ward 720-489-9400 steve.ward@cha.com Project title The Colorado Telehealth Network (CTN) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 34,576,030 Status Application Not Funded Description The Colorado Telehealth Network project will improve the quality of health care by overcoming the fragmented geography and sparse demographics of Colorado with broadband technology. Backed with support for cultural change in health care delivery, broadband adoption will result in a patient-centered, physician-supportive, and outcomes-driven health care system.   Applicant Brainstorm Internet, Inc. Durango, CO Application ID 158 Contact Phil Bryson 970-247-1442 phil@brainstorminternet.net Project title Southwest Colorado Community Connect Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,706,096 Loan request $ 1,706,096 Status Application Not Funded Description The Southwest Colorado Community Connect project (Brainstorm Internet, Inc.) will provide 1 - 10 mb of wireless broadband to 26,543 households and 9,598 businesses/firms in remote, rural underserved areas of La Plata and Montezuma County, CO. This project will serve more than 100 critical community anchor institutions within the proposed funded service area Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Midwest Energy Cooperative Cassopolis, MI Application ID 159 Contact David Allen 269-445-1081 davea@teammidwest.com Project title Midwest Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN, MI, OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,141,905 Status Application Not Funded Description Midwest Energy Cooperative (MWE) seeks stimulus funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, MWE will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service within 12 months of funding. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Technology Access Foundation Seattle, WA Application ID 160 Contact Lee Benner 206-725-9095 leeb@techaccess.org Project title TAF Community Learning Space (CLS) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,892,522 Status Application Not Funded Description TAF will use broadband to bring educational opportunities to primarily K-12 students in a low-income, underserved community. The TAF Community Learning Space will be a technologically-equipped learning space in White Center, WA; population of 32,000. This project funds four wireless learning labs and an academic support center on the 2nd floor; 75 percent of the building will be open to the public. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Public Utility Law Project of New York, Inc. Albany, NY Application ID 161 Contact Louis Manuta 518-449-3375 lmanuta@pulp.tc Project title Broadband for All New Yorkers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 360,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will establish an educational program about affordable broadband (by applying savings from low income utility programs), design a model state low income broadband access program to match, augment, and sustain federal initiatives, and design model consumer protections for broadband customers. This program will increase and sustain the adoption of broadband in low income populations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant TTM Operating Corporation, Inc. Seattle, WA Application ID 163 Contact Mark Hamilton 206-545-4575 mark@ttmi.us Project title The Southern Minnesota Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 16,535,655 Status Application Not Funded Description TTM is submitting an application to seek a grant from NTIA to help fund the construction of a middle mile network covering approximately 7,000 square miles in Minnesota. This high speed, high capacity network will utilize fiber and microwave to provide necessary transport services to mobile wireless service providers, fixed and mobile last mile providers and community anchor institutions. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Aztech Cable, LLC Mohave Valley, AZ Application ID 164 Contact John Hoover 949-378-7835 jbhoover@gmail.com Project title Aztech GreenSKY Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,891,582 Loan request $ 5,091,237 Status Application Not Funded Description Aztech GreenSky is a fiber based triple play product that will be distributing MPEG4 IP Video, 20MEG and higher Broadband and VOIP Service. They will be deployed using Wireless N and WiMAX technologies to end users. This will allow thousands of underserved and unserved customers to get high levels of bandwith and connectivity. It will also allow serve local businesses and public departments. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Lewisburg, PA Application ID 166 Contact Geoff Craven 570-850-8411 gcraven@csiu.org Project title Wii Generations: The Web, The Internet, & InterGenerations (WiiGens) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 807,440 Status Application Not Funded Description The CSIU and 3 Area Agencies on Aging in Pennsylvania will implement Wii Generations: The Web, The Internet, & InterGenerations (WiiGens). WiiGens will use seniors' enthusiasm for the Wii to provide innovative computer & Internet courses, create virtual tournaments, and expand broadband. Pregnant & parenting teens and peer coaches will keep trainer/senior ratios low and facilitate sustainability. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Kanawha County Commission Charleston, WV Application ID 170 Contact Carrie Clendening 304-357-0146 carrie@kanawha.us Project title Kanawha County Wireless Broadband Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 256,018 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will provide free public Internet access to citizens and businesses at the Courthouse Complex. Furthermore, it will enable law enforcement agencies including county prosecutors to manage cases between buildings without significant service interruption. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Madison, WI Application ID 174 Contact William Reines 608-261-6622 bruce.reines@wisconsin.gov Project title Wisconsin's Education and Library Broadband Infrastructure Build-out Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,722,962 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 22,978,367 Description The State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration will install optical fiber to key underserved community anchor institutions: 82 education facilities and 385 libraries. This effort will enhance the existing BadgerNet Converged Network serving over 2,400 public sector institutions and will facilitate broadband access for residential and business customers in the targeted communities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Albany, NY Application ID 177 Contact Pamela Paulik 518-474-0302 pamela.paulik@otda.state.ny.us Project title A Functional Roadmap to Enhance New York State Benefits Delivery Using Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,737,210 Status Application Not Funded Description This project defines the business processes, organization structure and functional requirements that will allow New York State and its 58 county governments to deliver health and human services benefits via broadband to low-income families. Relevant online capability and ease of use will increase broadband adoption. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Last Mile, Inc. Lebanon, PA Application ID 180 Contact Nancy Rishty 717-270-1979 nancyr@stingcom.com Project title Pennsylvania Broadband Middle Mile Rural Consortium Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Pennsylvania Broadband Middle Mile Rural Consortium project will increase access to reliable high speed Internet and Ethernet broadband service for anchor institutions and last mile providers. This project leverages previous federal and state infrastructure investments to cost effectively expand affordable broadband service to 2.9 million Pennsylvania citizens in rural and underserved areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Kodiak-Kenai Cable Company, LLC Anchorage, AK Application ID 182 Contact C. Ebell 907-278-6100 webell@oldharbor.org Project title Northern Fiber Optic Link (NFOL): Connecting America Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 172,301,031 Loan request $ 172,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description NFOL will bring broadband connectivity to western Alaska via a submarine fiber optic cable network benefiting over 140 communities in a strategically important, yet remote, region of the US. It will greatly enhance telemedicine, distance learning, and economic development, and advance scientific research in the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea. The project will create or save 5,800 jobs in 23 states. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Tel Serv Communications Aberdeen, ND Application ID 183 Contact Eric Hanson 605-229-1050 erich@telserv.biz Project title Northeast South Dakota Rural Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 11,981,803 Status Application Not Funded Description The Northeast South Dakota Rural Broadband Project will create an interconnected wireless broadband super-highway linking 12 underserved counties across an area of 13,348.25 square miles in Northeast South Dakota. The project will impact a population of 62,283, including 28,313 households, 8129 businesses, 11 critical community facilities, 32 anchor institutions, and 11 public safety entities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Southwestern Telephone Company Quartzsite, AZ Application ID 186 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Southwestern Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,423,624 Status Application Not Funded Description Southwestern Telephone Company, a subsidiary of TDS Telecom, proposes a project to bring high speed DSL broadband service to remote, unserved households within its rural service territory, which is comparable to the DSL service provided in its more populated areas. The network is also engineered so that it can be easily upgraded at a reasonable cost to meet future needs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Spacenet Inc McLean, VA Application ID 187 Contact Alan Freece 703-848-1283 Alan.Freece@Spacenet.com Project title Open Skies Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,006,702 Status Application Not Funded Description Spacenet proposes to deploy high-speed satellite-based services to community anchors, public safety agencies, businesses and consumers in rural, underserved areas of Montana. Our technology can be rolled out immediately, with prices and speeds not previously available. By overcoming existing barriers to rural broadband adoption, this project will quickly create jobs and stimulate local economies. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Fulton County Georgia Atlanta, GA Application ID 189 Contact Ryan Fernandes 404-612-2539 ryan.fernandes@fultoncountyga.gov Project title Public Computer Expansion Project for the Library systems of Fulton and DeKalb Counties Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 843,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Fulton County is requesting $843,200 to expand public computer centers in both the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System and the DeKalb County Public Library to meet the growing demand for access to public computers for job searches and other electronic resources. The two counties have joined to provide 1,203 public computers in 48 libraries.   Applicant Pascua Yaqui Tribe Tucson, AZ Application ID 190 Contact Shanna Tautolo 520-879-6322 stautolo@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov Project title Pascua Yaqui Tribe Infrastructure Upgrade: OSP Network Growth Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 997,500 Status Application Not Funded Description Data infrastructure on the Reservation is old, sub-standard and vulnerable to service interruptions due to a lack of system redundancy. This proposal seeks funding toward ongoing efforts to address these deficiencies, creating a secure and sustainable pathway with a life expectancy of 30 to 40 years. The loop would serve administrative buildings, health, safety and other public facilities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Alliance for Digital Equality, Inc. Atlanta, GA Application ID 191 Contact Julius Hollis 404-815-9484 jhollis@hollis-co.com Project title Houston Learning Without Walls Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 705,031 Status Application Not Funded Description The Alliance proposes the implementation of the "Learning Without Walls Initiative." This two-tier program seeks to cultivate and promote broadband adoption, hands-on-workforce development training, education and online tutorials with the utilization of community-based resources to meet the new and existing needs of schools, employers and Americans.   Applicant Access Ohio Valley Wintersville, OH Application ID 194 Contact Louis Freund landm1@yahoo.com Project title Access Ohio Valley / Jefferson County Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 999,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Access Ohio Valley is an Ohio corporation that provides broadband services through WiFi wirelss connection to residents of Jefferson County, Ohio. Access Ohio Valley is requesting a federal broadband grant to improve and expand service to the residents of one of Ohio's 29 Applachian counties. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Portola, CA Application ID 195 Contact Lori Rice 530-832-4261 lrice@psrec.coop Project title NorCal Broadband Access Consortium - Plumas Sierra Telecommunications Lassen Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 834,553 Loan request $ 500,732 Status Application Not Funded Description Plumas-Sierra Telecommunication, a wholly owned subsidary of Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative is seeking grant funds to expand broadband service to a rural portion of North-Eastern California in collaboration with NorCal Broadband Access Consortium. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Manhattan, KS Application ID 196 Contact Harry Watts 785-587-6106 wattsh@kfb.org Project title Connect Kansas - Sedan Broadband Communications Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,057,546 Status Application Not Funded Description The Sedan Broadband Communication Center will give rural citizens access to technology and information that will allow them to solve individual and community problems. The SBCC will encompass all aspects of rural life, from education to health care to economic development. The SBCC will revitalize rural communities by forging new opportunities focused on technology, not size or location. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Vermont Council on Rural Development Montpelier, VT Application ID 197 Contact Paul Costello 802-223-5763 pcostello@vtrural.org Project title e-Vermont: The Vermont Community Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,525,675 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 2,525,675 Description e-Vermont: The Community Broadband Project will help rural communities and businesses realize the opportunities of the Internet for civic engagement, community betterment, school modernization, job creation and e-commerce. Working with 24 "e-Vermont Communities" over two years, it will systematically stimulate digital culture in schools and homes, community groups and businesses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 198 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Fluvanna County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,606,764 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fouth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Fluvanna County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy with 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Fairfield, MT Application ID 199 Contact Larry Meyer 406-467-2535 larry.meyer@3rivers.coop Project title 3 Rivers - 10 Exchange MT FTTP System Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 34,185,490 Loan request $ 34,185,490 Status Application Not Funded Description 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., a rural ILEC serving much of Central Montana, is seeking stimulus funds to construct a FTTP network that will cover ten of its exchanges providing advanced broadband to Ennis, Power, Augusta, Stockett, Raynesford, Geyser, Dupuyer, Fort Shaw, Pendroy and Harrison. The project will create increased business growth and public safety services to the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Fairfield, MT Application ID 204 Contact Larry Meyer 406-467-2535 larry.meyer@3rivers.coop Project title 3 Rivers - Browning, MT FTTP System Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,488,500 Loan request $ 12,488,500 Status Application Not Funded Description 3 Rivers Telephone Co-op, Inc., a rural ILEC serving much of Central Montana, is seeking stimulus funding to build a FTTP network within its Browning, MT Exchange. The system would allow 3 Rivers to provide advanced broadband services to the Browning residents, businesses, community institutions and tribal lands where access today is limited. This project will create increased business growth. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Copper Valley Wireless, Inc. Valdez, AK Application ID 205 Contact Dave Dengel 907-835-7701 ddengel@cvtc.org Project title Copper Valley Wireless-Cordova, AK Microwave Program BIP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,747,795 Loan request $ 1,747,796 Status Awarded Description The proposed middle mile project will extend terrestrial connectivity from Naked Island, AK to Cordova, AK. Cordova is a remote rural community with voice service provided by the local cooperative. The project will provide special access to the local telephone cooperative, as well as the interexchange carrier to provide high speed broadband to the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Surfnet Communications Inc. Los Gatos, CA Application ID 206 Contact Mark Morgenthaler 831-439-7973 mark@surfnetc.com Project title Central Coast Wireless Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,290,500 Loan request $ 763,500 Status Application Not Funded Description Surfnet proposes to provide critical Middle Mile and Last Mile wireless services to compliment fiber projects being proposed by the Central Coast Broadband Consortium (CCBC) and the City of Grover Beach to realize a ubiquitous, high-performance wireless network serving five counties along California's Central Coast. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Atkins Telephone Company, Inc. Atkins, IA Application ID 207 Contact Jerry Spaight 319-446-9091 jspaight@netins.net Project title Atkins Telephone Company FTTP Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,178,417 Loan request $ 2,178,417 Status Application Not Funded Description Atkins Telephone Company's proposed FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved. This project will provide needed broadband services and create the potential for increase business growth, public safety services and quality of life for the residents in Atkin's exchange within Iowa. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Sunman Telecommunications, Inc. Sunman, IN Application ID 209 Contact Chad Miles 812-623-2122 cmiles@etc1.net Project title Sunman 700MHz WiMAX Wireless Broadband Plan Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,694,611 Loan request $ 5,694,611 Status Awarded Description Sunman Telecommunications Corporations proposes a 700MHz WiMAX Build Out Plan to serve rural communities within Indiana. This project will provide needed broadband services, fixed services, to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved in these areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Southwest Michigan Communications Bloomingdale, MI Application ID 210 Contact Mark Bahnson 269-521-7300 markb@btc-bci.com Project title Southwest Michigan Communications - Paw Paw and Antwerp, MI FTTP Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,165,512 Loan request $ 4,165,513 Status Awarded Description Southwest Michigan Communications is seeking stimulus funds to construct a FTTP network that will cover the rural areas of its CLEC exchange areas, which will provide advanced broadband services to the residents in the rural Paw Paw area. The project will fulfill the current demand and need for quality service and broadband access for the residents in the areas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Stelera Wireless, L.L.C. Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 211 Contact George Evans 405-751-3525 bill.short@stelera.com Project title Stelera Wireless Rural Broadband Proposal Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR, CO, KS, OR, TX, WA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 72,556,314 Loan request $ 77,494,939 Status Application Not Funded Description Stelera Wireless plans to build and operate next generation wireless broadband services in cities located in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Oregon. Using licensed spectrum, Stelera will utilize a High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) to serve these markets. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Venture Communications I, Inc. Lubbock, TX Application ID 212 Contact Douglas Burch 806-748-2702 eric@iwantaphone.com Project title Point of Access Centers for Rural West Texas and Eastern New Mexico Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NM, TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Deploy both Laptop and Desktop PCs for rural communities to be used by the public for access to the internet at no charge. Place desktop and laptop computers inside community facilities throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Allowing existing Broadband to be utilized by all members of the community, but targeting the low-income, unemployed, and undereducated members of the community.   Applicant North Alabama Electric Cooperative Stevenson, AL Application ID 213 Contact William Selby 256-437-2281 wselby@naecoop.com Project title North Alabama Remote Rural Broadband Economic Development Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 23,882,981 Status Application Not Funded Description North Alabama Electric Cooperative (the lead Applicant) and New Hope Telephone Cooperative are partnering together to provide high speed broadband services and smart grid electrical services, to bring economic development to a remote rural unserved area of Northern Alabama. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 217 Contact Shane Sealock 405-522-4978 ssealock@odva.state.ok.us Project title ODVA Tele Mental Health and Video Conferencing Broadband Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 723,414 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of our initiative is to improve the quality of healthcare for Oklahoma veterans, as well as implement an educational training standard for the agency. We are seeking this grant to create a broadband video-conferencing solution for tele-mental health, improving access and quality of care for our veterans and reducing transportation between remote state and federal veterans' facilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Green City, MO Application ID 218 Contact Gary Godfrey 660-874-4111 ggodfrey@nemr.net Project title Unionville, MO FTTP Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,140,458 Loan request $ 5,140,458 Status Awarded Description Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company's proposed FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved. This project will provide needed broadband services and create the potential of increase business growth, public safety services and quality of life for the residents in the Unionville Exchange within Missouri Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Daktel Communications LLC (CLEC) Carrington, ND Application ID 219 Contact Keith Larson 701-652-3184 keithl@daktel.com Project title Daktel Communications LLC - Rural Jamestown ND FTTP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,631,174 Loan request $ 5,631,174 Status Application Not Funded Description Daktel Communications LLC's FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations in Rural Jamestown, North Dakota that are currently underserved. This project will provide needed broadband services and create the potential for increased business growth, public safety, and quality of life for the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant IdeaTek Systems, Inc. Buhler, KS Application ID 220 Contact Daniel Friesen 620-543-5003 daniel@ideatek.biz Project title The Prairie Light Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,990,587 Loan request $ 28,991,746 Status Application Not Funded Description The Prairie Light Project is a fiber to the farm (FttF) project designed to take the proven fiber optic deployment model developed by a local Kansas ISP and rapidly extend it the underserved rural areas of South Central Kansas at speeds and service levels higher than can be found in urban areas today, bridging the communications divide of rural America and spurring local jobs and economies. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant New Albany-Floyd County Public Library New Albany, IN Application ID 222 Contact Barbara OHara 812-949-3526 bohara@nafclibrary.org Project title Public Computing and Job Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 480,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The S.Ellen Jones neighborhood is an underserved area of New Albany Floyd County Public Library. The library and its partners would like to put a public computing and job training center in a restored historical building--the Cardinal Ritter home at 1248 Oak Street. This building is across from an elementary school and playground and in the heart of the neighborhood community. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Regents of the University of California Davis, CA Application ID 223 Contact Thomas Nesbitt 916-734-1358 thomas.nesbitt@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu Project title California Telehealth Network Expansion and Enhancement Initiative-NTIA/BTOP Broadband Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,791,250 Status Application Not Funded Description The California Telehealth Network will support broadband adoption by California health care providers who use its existing broadband network. Adoption services will include eHealth training, broadband network management, job creation and the deployment of eHealth equipment. CTN will form the basis for a technology-enabled health care system that promotes high-quality, accessible health services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Savannah Savannah, GA Application ID 224 Contact Marc Nelson 912-644-7784 mnelson@savannahga.gov Project title Greater Savannah Connectivity Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,967,417 Status Application Not Funded Description To install city-wide fiber ring to provide connectivity to key underserved areas. Approximately 22 percent of residents live below the poverty line in the Savannah Gardens area on the City's east side. In five west side neighborhoods, 54 percent of residents under the age of 18 live below the poverty line. Project will also enhance City services in several areas, including public safety and utility monitoring. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company Ottoville, OH Application ID 225 Contact Donald Hoersten 419-453-3324 tomtc@bright.net Project title TOMTC Ottoville - Cloverdale FTTP Network Program BIP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,020,890 Loan request $ 4,103,020 Status Application Not Funded Description The Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company, a rural ILEC in Ohio, is seeking stimulus funds to construct a FTTP network that will cover their exchanges, providing advanced broadband to Ottoville and Cloverdale. The project will create increased business growth, public safety services and an improved quality of life to the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant SSTELECOM, INC. Clear Lake, SD Application ID 226 Contact Jerry Heiberger 605-874-2181 jerryhei@itctel.com Project title SSTelecom Rural Milbank FTTP Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,217,530 Loan request $ 5,217,529 Status Application Not Funded Description SSTelecom, Inc. is seeking stimulus funds to construct a FTTP network that will cover the rural areas of the Milbank Exchange. This project will provide advanced broadband services to the residents and businesses in the rural Milbank area and create the potential for increased business growth, public safety services and quality of life for the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Lake County Two Harbors, MN Application ID 227 Contact Gary Fields 651-343-3128 gfields@nationalpublicbroadband.org Project title Lake County Fiber Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,050,770 Loan request $ 22,436,409 Status Application Not Funded Description The Project will be the first rural county fiber network in the U.S. to fully serve every home and institution that is currently served by wired telephone or electrical service. The advanced services offered will be priced lower than the very limited services currently available. The Project will be a public-private partnership between Lake County and National Public Broadband, a non-profit org. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Kennebec Communications LLC Kennebec, SD Application ID 228 Contact Rod Bowar 605-869-2220 rodb@kennebectelephone.com Project title Kennebec LTE Public Safety/Commercial Wireless Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 38,085,268 Loan request $ 38,085,269 Status Application Not Funded Description Kennebec Communications LLC's (KC) proposed Public Safety mobile wireless broadband network project will provide mobile broadband services to Public Safety, households, businesses, and key community organizations in the State of South Dakota The network is based on 4G wireless technology leveraging statewide 700 MHz licenses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Western Telephone Company Highmore, SD Application ID 229 Contact Randy Houdek 605-852-2224 rhoudek@venture.coop Project title Western Telephone Co. - Cresbard, Orient and Faulkton SD FTTP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,479,580 Loan request $ 3,479,581 Status Application Not Funded Description Western Telephone Company's proposed FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved. This project will provide needed broadband services and create the potential for increased business growth, public safety services and quality of life for the residents in the Cresbard, Faulkton and Orient exchanges within SD. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Professional Resources Management of Rabun, LLC dba Mountain Lakes Medical Center Clayton, GA Application ID 231 Contact Kimberly Ingram 706-782-0400 kingram@inmedgroup.com Project title Broadband Bound Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 385,025 Status Application Not Funded Description Mountain Lakes Medical Center and partners propose Broadband Bound, a project designed to support broadband adoption among key anchor institutions, businesses and public safety agencies in Rabun County, GA through the use of video technology. Specifically, Broadband Bound will provide education and training to address critical needs related to health, economic development and public safety.   Applicant Califa Group San Mateo, CA Application ID 233 Contact Linda Crowe crowe@plsinfo.org Project title 21st Century Learning Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,435,729 Status Application Not Funded Description This project creates 66 high-definition videoconferencing and public-computer Centers at 58 California library and community-college jurisdictions. These Centers will offer advanced educational and information services such as online adult and family literacy programs, job training, placement, and education. The project addresses the needs of vulnerable populations and unemployed workers. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Ben Lomand Communications, LLC McMinnville, TN Application ID 234 Contact Levoy Knowles 931-668-4132 lknowles@blomand.net Project title Ben Lomand Communications Broadband Plan Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 17,361,967 Loan request $ 17,361,967 Status Application Not Funded Description Ben Lomand Communications' proposed FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved. This project will provide needed broadband services and create the potential for increased business growth, public safety services, and quality of life for the residents in the rural areas surrounding Manchester, TN. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Rural Communities United Malibu, CA Application ID 235 Contact Luann Linnebur ronflavin@comcast.net Project title Last Mile Service for Northern California/Southern Oregon Coastline (aka The State of Jefferson) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, OR Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 25,925,200 Status Application Not Funded Description We are proposing an innovative, scalable wireless last mile solution tailored to rural and frontier communities. Our system is the world's first truly Ethernet system. It enables RCU to offer the first anywhere, anytime IP wireless/mobile broadband access network at up to 300 Mbps, meaning an isolated rural community can have reliable broadband service at a lower cost than traditional offerings. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Miami-Dade County Miami, FL Application ID 239 Contact Daniel Wall 305-375-4742 dtw@miamidade.gov Project title Miami-Dade Library Community Broadband Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,224,960 Status Application Not Funded Description Requested funds will be used to enhance and expand public broadband speed, access, equipment, training and support services, and overall user reliability at 47 Miami-Dade Public Library System branch sites located throughout Miami-Dade County. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant ALLCITY WIRELESS, LLC Annapolis, MD Application ID 242 Contact Philip McQuade 443-951-1392 philip@allcity-wireless.com Project title Delmarva Commonwealth Rural Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,527,000 Loan request $ 6,527,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Residents of the southern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula need a broadband communications network to have equal access to government and education services, and to participate fully in the 21st Century economy. The Project will create a rural broadband wireless network to provide affordable high-speed wireless broadband connectivity to all the households on the Virginia Eastern Shore. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Bulldog Cable Georgia, LLC Conyers, GA Application ID 243 Contact Joseph Sheehan 706-997-9999 joe@bulldogcable.com Project title Bulldog Cable - Lake Sinclair System Program BIP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,475,012 Loan request $ 2,475,012 Status Application Not Funded Description Bulldog Cable will upgrade and expand its existing cable TV plant facilities in the Lake Sinclair area of Georgia to provide advanced broadband products to 7,376 homes. We expect to upgrade and construct 155 miles of hybrid fiber coax to reach all of these homes. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 244 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Decatur County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 253,119 Loan request $ 211,794 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Decatur County, Tennessee. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-cove Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 245 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Cocke County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,067,858 Loan request $ 893,514 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Cocke County, Tennessee and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Blacksburg, VA Application ID 248 Contact Jeffrey Crowder 540-231-3900 crowder@vt.edu Project title Allegheny Fiber: Extending Virginia's Open Access Fiber Backbone to the Ridge and Valley Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,540,000 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 5,540,000 Description Allegheny Fiber will extend Virginia's successful, open-access fiber network into unserved and underserved communities in the appalachian region. Virginia Tech and Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative will construct a high count fiber system with access in remote communities providing non-profit, wholesale access for economic development, research, education, emergency response, and health care. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Miami-Dade County Miami, FL Application ID 250 Contact Daniel Wall 305-375-4742 dtw@miamidade.gov Project title Miami-Dade Countywide Innovative Internet Access Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,404,169 Status Application Not Funded Description Miami-Dade County intends to expand public broadband access points in the community by making available 100 internet kiosk workstations throughout the community and enabling the provision of free WiFi at 12 public parks. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Northwest Arctic Borough Kotzebue, AK Application ID 252 Contact D'Anne Hamilton dhamilton1283@mac.com Project title Arctic Exploration: A Discovery of Need, Use and A New Technology Economy Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 687,912 Status Application Not Funded Description Half our population is under 25, and many of our young people feel alienated from their Iñupiaq heritage, but they don't know how to make their way in the world of career and money either. This project will use the Internet and multimedia tools to promote a diversified, green economy and strengthen our culture, and to invite all ages into ongoing collaboration towards these goals.   Applicant City of Grapevine Grapevine, TX Application ID 253 Contact Loan Phan-Franco 817-410-3211 lphan-franco@grapevinetexas.gov Project title Public Safety Network Improvements Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 316,099 Status Application Not Funded Description Implement a Wireless network to link all public safety facilities into the City network increasing the speed and reliability over the current VPN technologies. This network will be used for access to public safety applications, public safety personnel training, and for getting information to the public during emergencies. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Application ID 256 Contact Derek Humphrey 216-368-4510 resadm@case.edu Project title University Circle Innovation Zone: An Integrated Ultra Broadband Public Services Platform - Train Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,030,900 Status Application Not Funded Description The University Circle Innovation Zone Community Learning Studios Project is a public computing center venture of Case Western Reserve University, neighborhood computing and technology centers and the Cuyahoga Metro Housing Authority. Servicing 9 Studios,"Building a Digital City"is an integrated offering combining multimedia technology with workforce, retraining, and life skills activities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 257 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Scott County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 661,582 Loan request $ 553,569 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Scott County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 258 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Loudon County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,541,432 Loan request $ 1,289,770 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Loudon County, Tennessee. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covere Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant National Stroke Association Centennial, CO Application ID 259 Contact Sharon Januchowski 303-754-0946 sjanuchowski@stroke.org Project title National Stroke Association Broadband-Based Telestroke Pilot Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CO, NV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,011,540 Status Application Not Funded Description Utilizing two-way real time video and audio via broadband technology, we will connect physician specialists at stroke center hospitals to stroke patients at non-stroke center hospitals, virtually bringing the physician specialist to the emergency room of the patient spoke hospital. This will serve as a demonstration project to increase sustainable broadband adoption among our target population. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant West Georgia Broadband Inc. West Point, GA Application ID 260 Contact Felix Boccucci 706-645-8567 Felix.boccucci@knology.com Project title KIA Broadband & Economic Development Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,551,011 Status Application Not Funded Description The new KIA Manufacturing Plant located in Troup County is driving demand for High Speed data, as well as video and voice service in nearby unserved and underserved areas. This project will deploy DOCSIS 3.0 technology providing 10-100 Mbps downstream/2-10 Mbps upstream asymmetrical high speed data service along with new video and voice offerings to 7,500 unserved and 10,364 underserved passings. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 261 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hamblen County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,474,485 Loan request $ 3,743,957 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hamblen County, Tennessee. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-cover Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant OSHEAN Inc. North Kingstown, RI Application ID 262 Contact George Loftus 401-886-0887 George@OSHEAN.org Project title Beacon 2.0 Program BTOP Proposed Project Area RI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 23,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Beacon 2.0 is a shovel-ready project to expand Rhode Island's broadband capacity using fiber optic networks. It will enable affordable service to underserved areas and to 6 universities, 8 hospitals, 2 community colleges, the state judicial system, state police, and several state government organizations such as the judiciary system and RI Homeland Security. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 263 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hawkins County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,689,355 Loan request $ 2,250,277 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hawkins County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Elton, LA Application ID 265 Contact Linda Langley 337-584-1560 llangley@mcneese.edu Project title Koasati Imoolpina (Coushatta Computer Center) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,509,256 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will create a public computer center that meets the need for broadband service within the Coushatta Indian community, as well as providing educational and economic development services for other Native American tribes and vulnerable populations located in rural southwestern Louisiana.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 267 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of McMinn County, Tennesse Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,107,303 Loan request $ 1,763,254 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of McMinn County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Digital Bridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 268 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Monroe County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,503,961 Loan request $ 1,258,417 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Monroe County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Elauwit Community Enhancement Foundation LLC Columbia, SC Application ID 270 Contact Russell Cann 803-978-6106 russell@elauwit.com Project title The Elauwit Foundation Rural Last Mile Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 22,235,121 Status Application Not Funded Description The Elauwit Foundation proposes an integrated approach to increasing broadband access and fostering long-term adoption in vulnerable communities through education, personal achievement and financial gain. The strategy entails WiFi provision for 45,707 households, 287 Public Computer Centers for training and Internet access, plus 4,570 free laptops for early adopters. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 272 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Robertson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 540,347 Loan request $ 452,127 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Robertson County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 273 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Sevier County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 754,415 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Sevier County, TN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Bend Cable Communications, LLC Bend, OR Application ID 274 Contact Melanie Grandjacques 541-312-6561 mgrandjacques@bendbroadband.net Project title Wireless Broadband for Rural Oregon Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,125,744 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless broadband over licensed spectrum is the most economical way to reach underserved, low density areas for access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities in rural Central Oregon. Unemployment in much of the service area far exceeds of the national average; broadband will provide economic growth and job creation. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 275 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Tipton County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,319,522 Loan request $ 1,104,090 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Tipton County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 276 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Dickson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,152,049 Loan request $ 963,959 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Dickson. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp Ashburn, VA Application ID 277 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Montgomery County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 199,831 Loan request $ 167,205 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Montgomery County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 278 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Blount County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 384,925 Loan request $ 322,080 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Blount County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 279 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Sumner County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 280,146 Loan request $ 234,408 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Sumner County, TN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 280 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Morgan County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 483,537 Loan request $ 404,592 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Morgan County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 282 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of McNairy County, TN Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 274,102 Loan request $ 229,350 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of McNairy County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 284 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Sullivan County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 414,869 Loan request $ 347,136 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Sullivan County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant The Housing Authority of the City of Durham Durham, NC Application ID 285 Contact Jo-Ann Davis 919-683-8596 jdavis@dha-nc.org Project title DHA Neighborhood Network Computer Center's Job and Educational Training (J.E.T.) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 400,000 Status Application Not Funded Description DHA Neighborhood Networks program assists low in-come families with access to computer technology and internet access within our public housing communities. The J.E.T. program will expand broadband and provide educational training, job training programs and job related instruction to enhance the opportunities for our unemployed and underemployed residents to secure long-term employment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp Ashburn, VA Application ID 286 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Giles County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 685,014 Loan request $ 573,176 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Giles County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 287 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Cheatham County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 295,006 Loan request $ 246,842 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Cheatham County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 289 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Claiborne County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 824,307 Loan request $ 689,726 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Claiborne County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 290 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Benton County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 141,975 Loan request $ 118,796 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Benton County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 291 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Rhea County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,910,873 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Rhea County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 292 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Campbell County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,863,387 Loan request $ 1,559,161 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Campbell County, TN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 293 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Carter County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,748,679 Loan request $ 2,299,915 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Carter County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 295 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Carroll County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 886,050 Loan request $ 741,389 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Carroll County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 296 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Jefferson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,718,474 Loan request $ 1,437,908 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Jefferson County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 299 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hardin County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 664,463 Loan request $ 555,979 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hardin County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 300 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Franklin County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 778,288 Loan request $ 651,221 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Franklin County, TN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. Athens, GA Application ID 301 Contact Stephanie Sharp 706-372-2838 ssharp@plexusweb.com Project title Northeast Georgia Net (NEGANet) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Our project area has 125 square miles with below average broadband adoption rates. Local studies estimate the 2005 population at 108,222. Over 33 percent of the residents are black or Latinos. Over 30 percent of the residents live below the poverty threshold. Our project will extend broadband infrastructure coverage through wireless technology, in an organic and self sustaining way, to many of these families.   Applicant Wi-Zee, LLC Santa Rosa, CA Application ID 303 Contact Danny Thom 707-695-6747 dthom@wi-zee.com Project title CPE Data Plan Device Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,780,627 Status Application Not Funded Description Develop a product to be used by a broadband consumer. Service Provider and consumer create data plan agreements whereby Service Provider reduces broadband rates in accordance with the data plan. CPE device in the home enforces data plan agreement. Homeowner can modify data plan agreement at any time in proportion to the amount they are willing to pay with respect to broadband rates. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Federation of American Scientists DC, MD Application ID 305 Contact Michelle Fox 202-454-4683 mroper@fas.org Project title Innovation in Education and Workforce Training; Critical Uses of a New Virtual World Framework Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,809,084 Status Application Not Funded Description This project unites innovators in broadband education and training in creating a national software infrastructure that will dramatically transform the way education and training is created, maintained and delivered. Exemplar content (science and math games, green jobs and emergency response training) will prepare users for new jobs and drive broadband demand.   Applicant Rural Broadband LLC Laurel, MT Application ID 306 Contact Arla Metzger-Bagger 406-628-6513 arlametzger@yahoo.com Project title Rural Broadband Montana Expansion Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,414,190 Status Application Not Funded Description Rural Broadband would like to expand its current Yellowstone county wireless Internet service into the rural areas of 14 Montana counties. We would like to provide middle mile backhaul, with wholesale Internet available for all critical community facilities and other ISP's. We also wish to provide affordable, reliable Internet service to all small businesses and residents residing within our area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant California Emerging Technology Fund San Francisco, CA Application ID 308 Contact Susan Walters 415-744-2385 susan.walters@cetfund.org Project title Broadband Awareness and Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,251,295 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 7,251,295 Description Funding for the Broadband Awareness and Adoption will support the development of a statewide initiative involving 8 project partners serving low-income and vulnerable populations who: (1) Gain digital literacy skills (797,807 youth and adults); and (2) Increase adoption of broadband technology (156,829 households subscribe to broadband services). Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant California Emerging Technology Fund San Francisco, CA Application ID 310 Contact Susan Walters 415-744-2385 susan.walters@cetfund.org Project title CREATE - Computer Refurbishing and Employment Applications Training and Education Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,339,006 Status Application Not Funded Description The CREATE program will: 1) Enable low-income Californians to enter and continue advancing along digital career paths; 2) Increase availability of low-cost IT hardware/software in low-income communities through its reuse; 3) Increase household adoption of broadband technology in high-priority, low-income communities in California; and 4) Effectively serve people with disabilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant TowerStream 1, Incorporated Middletown, RI Application ID 312 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - New York Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,680,117 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will use the most advanced wireless technology to bring high speed broadband to under-served and vulnerable urban populations through a sustainable business model ensuring reliable and affordable coverage.The project affords opportunities for job creation and economic growth for small business as well as supporting anchor institutions, including healthcare and educational facilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Blue Communications LLC Shelby Township, MI Application ID 317 Contact Ryan Pettypool 248-390-9737 rpetty01@bluecommunicationsllc.com Project title Lapeer Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,151,000 Loan request $ 1,072,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Blue Communications is an innovative start-up company that will provides wireless broadband Internet connections to Lapeer County in the NE Michigan region. Utilizing the latest in 4G Wimax technology, proprietary antennas and repeaters, Blue Communications will be able to serve a large area with broadband Internet connections at a price much lower than any traditional provider. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Hot Spot Technologies Sylvester, GA Application ID 321 Contact Dan Johnson 229-349-1723 djohnson@albanytech.edu Project title Extend the Existing Infratructure, Provide Incentives to Share, Outreach to the Unaware Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,950,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Many of the problems making web access to the disadvantaged in public housing, community centers, low income neighborhoods and public parks can be addressed at reasonably low cost by providing incentives to those in these areas who are already connected to share their present connectivity. New connections would only be used where share connectivity is not feasible.. Outreach to the uninformed Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp Ashburn, VA Application ID 323 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Marion County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,127,697 Loan request $ 943,583 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Marion County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Syndign Company Cartersville, GA Application ID 324 Contact Rodolpho Snyder 678-372-6048 rudysnyder@syndign.net Project title Assist Businesses and Consumers with Network, Technical, and Computer Options Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, GA, TN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide home and small business users with direct technical assistance to set up broadband connectivity. Identify network options, connection alternatives, and systems required to connect. A primary target will be physicians planning to set up electronic health records. Education seminars will lead to professional service offerings for both home and business users. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 325 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Haywood County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 604,553 Loan request $ 505,850 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Haywood County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 326 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hardeman County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 400,970 Loan request $ 335,506 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hardeman County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 327 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Roane County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,444,622 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Roane County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 328 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Polk County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 647,153 Loan request $ 541,496 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Polk County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp Ashburn, VA Application ID 329 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Humphreys County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 395,308 Loan request $ 330,768 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Humphreys County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 330 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Madison County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 485,270 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Madison County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 331 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hancock County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 153,594 Loan request $ 128,517 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hancock NAME County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp Ashburn, VA Application ID 332 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Cumberland County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,828,027 Loan request $ 1,529,573 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Cumberland County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 333 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Smith County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 414,006 Loan request $ 346,413 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Smith County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 334 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Weakley County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 418,719 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Weakley County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 335 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Marshall County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 873,662 Loan request $ 731,023 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Marshall County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 336 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Bradley County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,192,799 Loan request $ 3,508,261 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Bradley County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 337 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Greene County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,196,753 Loan request $ 1,838,099 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Greene NAME County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Freedom Wireless Broadband, LLC Sykesville, MD Application ID 339 Contact Bruce Hall 410-259-3901 bruce@fwbnet.net Project title Carroll County Wireless Broadband System Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,518,422 Loan request $ 2,793,609 Status Application Not Funded Description Freedom Wireless Broadband (FWB) proposes to build out a wireless broadband network to provide Internet access service to all communities, businesses, government agencies, anchor institutions and Public Safety entities throughout Carroll County, Maryland. With funds from this grant FWB intends to create ubiquitous broadband availability in the county using wireless technology. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Richland Electric Cooperative Richland Center, WI Application ID 340 Contact Shannon Clark 608-647-3173 sclark@mwt.net Project title Richland Electric Cooperative WiMAX Deployment Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,292,308 Status Application Not Funded Description Richland Electric Cooperative seeks stimulus funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in Richland County, Wisconsin, where it has served since 1936. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps speeds within 12 months of funding. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Sky Runner, Inc. Asheville, NC Application ID 342 Contact Calvin Chrisman 917-975-2235 cal@skyrunner.net Project title Skyrunner Rutherford County, NC Phase 1 Program BIP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 86,027 Loan request $ 89,548 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide broadband fixed-wireless Internet access to all residents of Rutherford County who have line-of-sight contact with Skyrunner's proposed network of transmitters. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Florida Public Broadcasting Service, Inc. Saint Petersburg, FL Application ID 343 Contact Janyth Righter 727-552-2452 janythr@floridapublicbroadcasting.org Project title Florida Public Broadcasting - HELPS (Health, Education, Local, Public Safety) Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 22,814,001 Status Application Not Funded Description The Florida Public Broadcasting application is for a middle mile grant to connect our stations together through a high speed backbone, enabling FPBS to use our existing 99 percent population reach to provide greater educational and healthcare initiatives, faster delivery of K-12 content, improved eldercare outreach and deploy public safety applications for the unserved and underserved within the state. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 345 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Piedmont-Attalla WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,918,862 Loan request $ 1,918,862 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Piedmont and Attalla, AL. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant OSHEAN Inc. North Kingstown, RI Application ID 346 Contact George Loftus 401-886-0887 George@OSHEAN.org Project title Beacon 2.0 LCC (Library Computer Center) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area RI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,245,500 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,245,500 Description Partnering with Ocean State Libraries, a consortium of all the state's libraries, OSHEAN's Beacon 2.0 LCC program will provided desperately needed computers to 49 libraries at over 70 locations throughout Rhode Island. It will also provide 10 new mobile public computer centers that provide library patrons with broadband access, training, and distance learning capabilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Louisiana Community & Technical College System Baton Rouge, LA Application ID 347 Contact Douglas Van Nostran 225-922-2329 dvannostran@lctcs.edu Project title Public Computer Centers Training and Service Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 699,460 Status Application Not Funded Description LCTCS Public Computer Centers strategically located in community and technical colleges in each region of the state provide public access to citizens in rural areas and cities and towns of Louisiana. The LCTCS Public Computer Centers are accessible during the week and on weekends per campus schedule. Computer centers will provide job training programs and other computer based services.   Applicant City of Farmersville Farmersville, CA Application ID 349 Contact Rene' Miller 559-747-0458 renem@cityoffarmersville-ca.gov Project title Farmersville Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 206,185 Status Application Not Funded Description Farmersville seeks to build, equip, and operate a public Computer Center to serve over 300 children in a Boys & Girls Club after school program and the community in the mornings and evenings. New broadband connectivity, state of the art equipment, and partnerships with civic organizations will result in computer-based classes on computer use, literacy, GED prep., and accessing health information.   Applicant Wilco Electronic Systems, Inc. Fort Washington, PA Application ID 357 Contact Brigitte Daniel 215-540-3930 bdaniel@wilcoinc.com Project title Access Beyond Expectations: A Broadband Adoption Network for the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 21,865,647 Status Application Not Funded Description Wilco Electronic Systems,Inc., a minority-owned private cable operator, will deploy a sustainable fiber network to offer next-generation broadband services to Philadelphia's underserved low-income public housing residents. The network will include adoption applications and equipment to housing authority homes, health facilities, computer centers, and public safety departments. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant BackupUSA LLC New Orleans, LA Application ID 360 Contact William Norris 504-460-4504 Bill@BackupUSA.com Project title Broadband Training for Economically Disadvantaged Populations in Fourteen Louisiana Parishes Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,652,246 Status Application Not Funded Description A mobile classroom to train adults, minorities and handicapped in basic computer skills and web skills. Target populations will be unserved, underserved, disadvantaged persons in economically depressed Northeast Louisiana and Native Americans tribes throughout the state. Project goals are to increase broadband demand and usage; improve job skills, job retention; and economic development.   Applicant University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Application ID 362 Contact Dennis Sampson 801-585-9037 dsampson@uen.org Project title Utah Anchors: A Community Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,861,800 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 13,401,096 Description Utah Anchors extends the state's high capacity fiber optic education network to more than 135 Community Anchor Institutions including elementary and charter schools, libraries, head start, and public safety organizations. Building on the existing Utah Education Network, Utah Anchors will also extend digital resources to businesses and residents statewide. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Marana Health Center Marana, AZ Application ID 368 Contact Mary Carter 520-616-6769 mcarter@maranahealthcenter.org Project title Healthy Connections - Access to Rural Health and Educational Services Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 635,636 Status Application Not Funded Description Marana Health Center, a rural Community Health Center, proposes the creation of a 20 workstation public computer center. Health literacy, education programs and workforce development will be the focus of center programs. Collaboration with academic and government partners will promote the viability of delivering information through e-learning methodology.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 369 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Searcy WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,457,863 Loan request $ 1,457,863 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Searcy, AR. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 370 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Quitman WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,717,531 Loan request $ 1,717,531 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Quitman, GA. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 371 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Hohenwald WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,687,776 Loan request $ 2,687,776 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Hohenwald, TN. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 372 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Winfield WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,947,498 Loan request $ 3,947,498 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Winfield, AL. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 373 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Shoals WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,118,488 Loan request $ 1,118,488 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Shoals, AL. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 374 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Ashford WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 743,703 Loan request $ 743,703 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Ashford, AL. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 375 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Bridgewater WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,194,328 Loan request $ 1,194,328 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Bridgewater, VA. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 376 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Conneaut WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 420,612 Loan request $ 420,612 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Conneaut, OH. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 377 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Dover WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,626,073 Loan request $ 2,626,073 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Dover, TN. Utopian will provide 4G portable/mobile broadband access over licensed 2.5 GHz spectrum to underserved households and businesses and provide discounted services to community anchor institutions. The project prioritizes job creation and economic development through improved access to broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant GovNET LLC Scottsdale, AZ Application ID 380 Contact Patrick Barringer 602-369-0767 karenm@telinknetworks.com Project title AZ SACCNET -Rural Schools, Libraries & Hospitals Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 44,859,242 Status Application Not Funded Description GovNET seeks loan funds to build a statewide Arizona Middle Mile infrastructure project bringing high speed internet to unserved/underserved markets, while supplying local Last Mile service providers the bandwidth to extend to the rural consumer. GovNET will also connect rural High Schools, Libraries, and Hospitals, providing desperately needed capacity to make a difference in lives immediately. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 381 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Howard County, Nebraska Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 123,179 Loan request $ 103,068 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Howard County, Nebraska. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, NE Application ID 382 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Clay County, Nebraska Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 172,678 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Clay County, Nebraska. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, NE Application ID 383 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Merrick County, Nebraska Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 135,718 Loan request $ 113,560 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Merrick, Nebraska. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Tanana Chiefs Conference Fairbanks, AK Application ID 385 Contact James Williams 907-452-8251 james.williams@tananachiefs.org Project title The Alaska Gateway Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 237,170,047 Status Application Not Funded Description The Alaska Gateway Network will be overland broadband infrastructure throughout the Interior of Alaska that provides a network ready to host basic and advanced fixed and mobile broadband services to almost all households, businesses and anchor tenant organizations within the vast region. Our project is the first step in a broad strategy of regional and statewide economic development. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 387 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Bear Lake County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 126,259 Loan request $ 105,645 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Bear Lake County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Tanana Chiefs Conference Fairbanks, AK Application ID 388 Contact James Williams 907-452-8251 james.williams@tananachiefs.org Project title Healthy Villages Broadband Adoption Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,842,034 Status Application Not Funded Description ARRA success stories will be quickly generated by 42 remote Alaskan Native villages who will receive public broadband training centers using advanced satellite systems with IP HD-Multicast and Smart Content Caching. Daily updates of extensive content and multiplatform fast broadband "live"and play-on-demand training will prepare all anchor institution staff for planned terrestrial broadband.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 390 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Franklin County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 817,794 Loan request $ 684,277 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Franklin County, IN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 392 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Randolph County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 759,660 Loan request $ 635,634 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Randolph County, IN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 393 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Cassia County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,141,419 Loan request $ 955,065 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,862,197 Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Cassia County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 394 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Union County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 286,330 Loan request $ 239,582 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Union County, IN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 395 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Wayne County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 675,771 Loan request $ 565,441 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Wayne County, IN. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 396 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Beaverhead County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 411,906 Loan request $ 344,656 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Beaverhead County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 399 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Blaine County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 115,782 Loan request $ 96,879 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Blaine County, Montana. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 400 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Gooding County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 681,258 Loan request $ 570,032 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Gooding County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 402 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Jerome County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 787,326 Loan request $ 658,782 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 984,134 Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Jerome County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 403 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Chouteau County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 679,017 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Chouteau County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 404 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lincoln County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 353,322 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lincoln County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 405 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Deer Lodge County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 442,978 Loan request $ 370,655 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Deer Lodge County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 406 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Minidoka County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 479,341 Loan request $ 401,081 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Minidoka County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 407 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Power County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 161,260 Loan request $ 134,931 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Power County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 408 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Twin Falls County, Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,270,569 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,360,653 Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Twin Falls County, ID. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 409 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Granite County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 551,365 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Granite County, Montana and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 414 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hill County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 481,639 Loan request $ 403,004 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hill County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 415 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Phillips County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 133,876 Loan request $ 112,019 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Phillips County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 416 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Powell County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 372,303 Loan request $ 311,519 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Powell County, Montana. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 417 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Ravalli County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,826,759 Loan request $ 1,528,513 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Ravalli County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 418 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Sanders County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 481,300 Loan request $ 402,720 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Sanders County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 419 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Silver Bow County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 895,548 Loan request $ 749,336 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Silver Bow County, MT. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Georgia Partnership for Telehealth, Inc. Waycross, GA Application ID 423 Contact Paula Guy 912-285-0902 mona.moore@gatelehealth.org Project title Georgia Partnership for Telehealth, SBP Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,447,139 Status Application Not Funded Description The Georgia Partnership for Telehealth (GPT) and 34 partnering healthcare facilities propose a telehealth network that will extend access to healthcare to underserved rural areas of GA. This includes access to healthcare providers to mental health, primary care, trauma, children's services, specialty services, distance learning and education via broadband. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 427 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title Aroostook County Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,865,817 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand high speed broadband to remote, underserved areas of Aroostook County, the northernmost rural county in Maine. This is a last mile project (with some enabling middle mile components) that is critical to the region's competitiveness in a 21st century economy. Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a FairPoint Communications-NNE is the co-applicant. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Public Health Communications, LLC Delray Beach, FL Application ID 428 Contact Bryan Carmody 561-628-9213 bcarmody@publichealthtelevision.com Project title Public Health Television: PHTv Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN, MO, TN, TX, WA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,612,675 Status Application Not Funded Description PHTv is an internet protocol television network that utilizes broadband connectivity and reception equipment to reach the most at-risk segments of our society. PHTv is installed in the waiting areas of federally certified rural health clinics, community health centers and critical access hospitals reaching underserved populations with targeted health education and social awareness programming.   Applicant MA Tech Park Corp (Mass Broadband) Westborough, MA Application ID 429 Contact Mitchell Adams 508-870-0312 whittet@masstech.org Project title Western Massachusetts Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 100,320,367 Status Application Not Funded Description The MBI proposes to create at least 3,040 jobs by building a 581-mile fiber ring in western MA to meet the broadband needs of 43 un/underserved towns (20,337 HH and 5,750 businesses), 30 anchor institutions, and the state's public safety and IT agencies. The 97 percent rural project area is non-remote. The proposal relies on a $25M, 20 percent state funding match and requests $100M in additional federal funds. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 431 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Alleghany County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 289,063 Loan request $ 241,868 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Alleghany County. It has also proposed programs to support key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to deploy within 6-9 months, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 432 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Amelia County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 346,418 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Amelia County and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Clear Partner Holdings LLC Kirkland, WA Application ID 434 Contact Cathleen Massey 202-351-5033 cathy.massey@clearwire.com Project title Detroit 4G Mobile WiMAX Portal to the Future Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 19,415,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Clear Partner Holdings LLC (a Clearwire Corp subsidiary) proposes an open, IP-based wireless WiMAX network to bring 21st century broadband services and applications to underserved communities within 112 square miles of Detroit, MI. In a related filing, the Knight Center of Digital Excellence proposes a well-tested adoption and sustainability program for the same Proposed Funded Service Area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 435 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Augusta County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,372,218 Loan request $ 1,984,916 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Augusta County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Local Internet Service Company (LISCO) Fairfield, IA Application ID 438 Contact David Magill 641-209-7104 dmagill@liscocorp.com Project title LISCO Southeast Iowa Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 23,109,451 Loan request $ 46,919,189 Status Application Not Funded Description To further expand high-speed broadband into rural communities of southeast Iowa utilizing wireless and Fiber to the Premise Technologies. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 439 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Botetourt County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 259,099 Loan request $ 216,797 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Botetourt County and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 440 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Buckingham County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 776,738 Loan request $ 649,923 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Buckingham County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Minnesota Valley Television Improvement Corporation GRANITE FALLS, MN Application ID 441 Contact Daniel Richter 320-564-4970 dlrichter@mvtvwireless.com Project title Minnesota Wireless Expansion Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 562,776 Loan request $ 562,776 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 281,388 Description MVTV Wireless is proposing to continue building out it's two-way broadband internet network to un-served and underserved areas of west central and south central Minnesota. The proposed project will add 34 additional WIMAX Access Points in 34 un-served and underserved communities adjacent and contiguous to its current service area. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Mushroom Networks, Inc. San Diego, CA Application ID 442 Contact Rene Cruz 888-842-1231 rcruz@mushroomnetworks.com Project title Alabama: Broadband Internet Service to Schools, Libraries, and other Community Anchors Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 441,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Mushroom Networks has recently introduced a highly cost effective premium Internet access service called Fusion Internet, which we shall deploy for schools and libraries in Alabama, initially in selected "unserved" zip codes. The new high speed Internet service is cost effective since it uses the existing copper infrastructure, and is primarily enabled with special customer premises equipment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 444 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Charlotte County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 928,475 Loan request $ 776,887 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Charlotte County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Cinergy MetroNet Evansville, IN Application ID 445 Contact John Campbell 913-754-3330 campbell@cinergycom.com Project title Broadband to the Heartland II - BTOP Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 42,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready economic development and broadband infrastructure project brings fiber optic service to over 45,500 homes, 4,650 businesses and 153 anchor institutions in two underserved Indiana rural communities. It will create betwee 150-175 new jobs. Cinergy MetroNet's years of experience deploying similar networks all but assures project success with grant funding of $42,000,000. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 446 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Craig County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 174,143 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Craig County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 447 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Dinwiddie County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,032,918 Loan request $ 864,278 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Dinwiddie County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 449 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Franklin County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,907,662 Loan request $ 1,596,207 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Franklin County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 450 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lunenburg County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 718,228 Loan request $ 600,966 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lunenburg County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 452 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Madison County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 150,855 Loan request $ 126,225 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Madison County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 453 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Nottoway County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 844,929 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Nottoway County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 454 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Page County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,009,678 Loan request $ 844,833 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Page County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 456 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Prince Edward County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 718,003 Loan request $ 600,778 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Prince Edward County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 457 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Rockingham County, Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,549,515 Loan request $ 2,133,267 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Rockingham County, Virginia and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant American Library Association Chicago, IL Application ID 458 Contact Kathleen Chau 847-650-1992 kchau@ala.org Project title Turning the Page Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, NM, OK, SC, TN, TX, WV Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,796,440 Status Application Not Funded Description Turning the Page is a professional education program for public computer centers designed to teach the skills necessary for building sustainable funding for public computing and connectivity at these anchor institutions. It was developed by PLA, with funding provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It consists of a 2 day conference and online educational content with a virtual community. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 459 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lamar County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,551,758 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lamar County, Mississippi and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 460 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Attala County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 468,314 Loan request $ 391,855 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Attala County, Mississippi and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 462 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Bolivar County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,272,177 Loan request $ 1,064,475 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Bolivar County, Mississippi and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 463 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Clay County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 358,071 Loan request $ 299,611 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Clay County, Mississippi and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Bresnan Communications Purchase, NY Application ID 465 Contact Margot Bright 914-641-3329 mbright@bresnan.com Project title Montana Native American Reservation and Rural Community Middle Mile Broadband Connectivity Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 70,007,425 Status Application Not Funded Description Bresnan's proposal: A partnership of Bresnan, the State of Montana & the Tribal governments of Montana's 7 Native American Reservations to develop a statewide middle mile fiber optic network connecting the Blackfeet, Crow, Flathead-Salish & Kootenai, Ft. Peck, Ft. Belknap, N. Cheyenne & Rocky Boys reservations & unserved & underserved communities through Montana. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Black ICE Technologies, LLC Paulsboro, NJ Application ID 469 Contact Eric Love 800-724-8918 elove@blackicetechnologies.net Project title Bridging the digital divide for unserved and underserved areas through mobile WiMAX.. Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NJ Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,881,489 Status Application Not Funded Description This proposed Terrestrial Broadband Internet Services project is to build a mobile WiMAX network that will provide end users with quadruple play services (voice, video, broadband Internet, and wireless) in rural and suburban areas which will bridge the digital divide throughout the state of New Jersey. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Vanu Coverage Co. Cambridge, MA Application ID 470 Contact Andy Beard 617-864-1711 abeard@vanu.com Project title Wholesale Broadband for Rural Southwestern Maine Program BIP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 15,759,650 Status Application Not Funded Description Vanu Coverage Co. proposes to deploy a multi-standard wireless network and operate as a wholesale provider to existing retail wireless operators. This unique approach will bring voice and broadband data, as well as service provider choice, to unserved and underserved areas in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Maine where broadband deployments previously have been cost-prohibitive. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. Debtor-in-Possession Honolulu, HI Application ID 473 Contact Steve Golden 808-546-3877 steven.golden@hawaiiantel.com Project title East Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area HI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,300,916 Status Application Not Funded Description This Project provides greater access to affordable, reliable, high speed broadband services to Pepeekeo Point, Hawaiian Paradise, Park Makai, Hawaiian Acres, Fern Forest and Royal Hawaiian Estates in East Hawaii that will bring the educational and economic benefits of the internet to all communities. The project is designed to be scaleable to meet future bandwidth needs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant AtContact Communications, LLC Sedalia, CO Application ID 475 Contact David Goldstein 303-862-8745 djgold47@comcast.net Project title StimUSAt: National Rural Broadband Gapfiller Program Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN, OH, TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 286,386,326 Status Application Not Funded Description Not every community can be served by wireline or terrestrial wireless ARRA projects. The StimUSAt project fills every broadband gap in the lower 48 states using an affordable, dedicated satellite to deliver middle mile connectivity using a flexible, non-proprietary open architecture. Service is dedicated to rural communities by wholesaling service to community anchors and direct-to-households. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 477 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across Kansas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KS, MO Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 998,852 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 998,419 Description Level 3 EON proposes a middle-mile project to leverage its national fiber optic network by opening new access points offering underserved areas a new on-ramp to high-speed services. By investing in additional fiber optic transmission equipment and supporting network elements last mile providers and their subscribers will gain access to the national Internet backbone at lower costs. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Mediacom Southeast LLC Middletown, NY Application ID 478 Contact Thomas Larsen 845-695-2754 Tlarsen@mediacomcc.com Project title Mediacom SBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 581,153 Status Application Not Funded Description To promote sustainable broadband adoption, Mediacom proposes to form an innovative partnership with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) to turn its broadband network into virtual classroom to provide information on the benefits of broadband and to train and upskill unemployed Iowans. BTOP funds would be used to create video on demand classrooms within certain state facilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Housing Authority of the City of Prichard Eight Mile, AL Application ID 482 Contact Charles Pharr 251-456-1022 cpharpha@aol.com Project title Prichard Computer Technology Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 975,900 Status Application Not Funded Description The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard proposes to expand public access to broadband by constructing a Computer Technology Center and encouraging public use. The Center will expand programs offered through the current Neighborhood Networks Center and enhance service for health care delivery, education and children through innovative, interactive learning opporunities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Arrowhead Fiber, Inc Owatonna, MN Application ID 483 Contact Donny Smith 507-214-1000 dsmith@jagcom.net Project title Arrowhead Regional Last Mile Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 23,017,861 Loan request $ 5,754,466 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide broadband connectivity to every business and residence in this part of the Arrowhead region. This will be provided on a state of the art fiber to the home system capable of gigabit delivery. All premises including homes, anchor institutions and businesses will have these services available. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Ponderosa Cablevision O Neals, CA Application ID 484 Contact David Nelson 559-307-5515 dnelson@instantphone.org Project title Millerton Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,926,431 Loan request $ 1,926,431 Status Awarded Description Extend broadband services. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Wilco Electronic Systems, Inc. Fort Washington, PA Application ID 486 Contact Brigitte Daniel 215-540-3930 bdaniel@wilcoinc.com Project title Access Beyond Expectations: A Broadband Adoption Network for the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,730,860 Status Application Not Funded Description Wilco Electronic Systems,Inc., a minority-owned private cable operator, will deploy a sustainable fiber network to offer next-generation broadband services to Philadelphia's underserved low-income public housing residents. The network will include adoption applications and equipment to housing authority homes, health facilities, computer centers, and public safety departments.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 487 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Anderson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,369,599 Loan request $ 2,819,460 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Anderson County, Tennessee and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 488 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Carroll County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 263,742 Loan request $ 215,682 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Carroll County, Indiana and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 490 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Montgomery County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 982,298 Loan request $ 821,923 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Montgomery County, Indiana and key anchor institutions. As a proven WiMAX operator, DBC brings the track record needed to promptly deploy, generate jobs, and ensure financial sustainability at a very low cost-per-household-covered. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 491 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Marshall County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,348,288 Loan request $ 1,128,160 Status Application Not Funded