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 Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Marshall 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 Wilco Electronic Systems, Inc. Fort Washington, PA Application ID 492 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 Sustainable Broadband Adoption 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 493 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Kosciusko County, Indiana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,340,688 Loan request $ 1,958,535 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Kosciusko 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 R J Software Solutions, Inc. Rochdale Village, NY Application ID 494 Contact Robert Jackson, MCP 347-527-3290 perfectcomputerprogrammer@gmail.com Project title Computer Technology Learning Center/ Seventh Day Baptist Church Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,759,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Establish Computer Technology Learning Center in partnership with the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Brooklyn New York directly across the street from Brevorgg Public Housing project with approximately 10,000 residents. Church is also two blocks from KingsBridge Housing Project with approximately 4000 residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 495 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Webster County, Missouri Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 470,439 Loan request $ 393,633 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Webster County, Missouri 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 496 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Christian County, Missouri Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,670,309 Loan request $ 1,397,606 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Christian County, Missouri 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 497 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Teton County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 224,723 Loan request $ 188,033 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Teton 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 498 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Fergus County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 347,426 Loan request $ 290,704 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Fergus 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 499 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Glacier County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 357,093 Loan request $ 298,792 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Glacier 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 500 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Judith Basin County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 524,527 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Judith Basin 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 501 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Madison County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 220,718 Loan request $ 184,682 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Madison 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 502 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Meagher County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 280,478 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Meagher 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 503 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Mineral County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 713,589 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Mineral 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 504 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Pondera County, Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 129,242 Loan request $ 108,141 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Pondera 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 North Georgia Network Cooperative Inc Clarkesville, GA Application ID 506 Contact Lee Ann Roy 706-864-2196 laroy@windstream.net Project title North Georgia Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 33,490,537 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 33,490,537 Description North Georgia Network is a non-profit, collaboratively-rooted project that will enable a new technology-based economy in North Georgia. A 260-mile regional fiber optic ring will deliver to the region Gigabit speed, reliability, affordability and abundant interconnection points. The network will improve broadband service access for the underserved and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant City of Cudahy Cudahy, CA Application ID 507 Contact Carrie Roberts 805-816-6712 carrierobertscfre@msn.com Project title Access to Broadband Technology for Low Income Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,650,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The City of Cudahy is applying for broadband technology funds to provide free wireless internet for low income residents of our community. Cudahy, one of the most densely packed urban cities in Los Angeles County, has staggering rates of unemployment, crime, high school dropouts and minimum wage job earners. This broadband access projects seeks to decrease the digital divide for residents. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Baxter County Library Mountain Home, AR Application ID 510 Contact Gwen Khayat 870-425-3598 gwen.k@baxtercountylibrary.org Project title Baxter County Library Public Computer Center Enhancement Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 771,250 Status Application Not Funded Description This project increases the number of workstations with broadband access at the Baxter County Library and its Gassville Branch Library from a total of 17 to a total of 61, and extends the hours they are available from a total of 77 to 125. It includes hardware, software, staff, and an awareness campaign. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant AlphaStar America, LLC GREENWICH, CT Application ID 511 Contact Jeneba Ghatt 240-235-5028 jeneba@ghattlawgroup.com Project title AlphaStar America Middle Mile Hybrid Broadband Access Solution Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CT, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, MS, ND, NE, NM, OH, PA, TN, TX, WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 25,500,234 Status Application Not Funded Description Within months of funding, AlphaStar America will hire hundreds of workers to help it build a low-cost hybrid middle mile network that will not require terrestrial construction or launching of satellites. It will connect local ISPs, schools & municipalities in unserved areas of 20 states to the Internet backbone, giving these rural markets with no legacy systems immediate broadband access. 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 Allens TV Cable Service, Inc. Morgan City, LA Application ID 512 Contact Gregory Price 985-384-8335 allenstv@atvci.net Project title Allen's Cable - FTTX Broadband Network Extension Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,513,697 Loan request $ 3,584,680 Status Awarded Description 1)To extend a FTTX Network from existing fiber/cable plant into rural areas of three South Louisiana Parishes; 2)To provide underserved citizens with Broadband, Cable TV and Digital Voice Services to enhance entertainment, communications and information; 3)To create jobs(both during & after construction); 4) To stimulate area economic growth; and 5) To support safety and emergency preparedness. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Hudson Valley Wireless Albany, NY Application ID 513 Contact Jason Guzzo 518-458-6090 jwguzzo@hvwisp.com Project title Rensselaer County, NY (Rural Broadband / Public Safety) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,210,949 Status Application Not Funded Description Hudson Valley Wireless and Rensselaer County, NY have partnered to deliver Broadband Internet Access to rural areas and strengthen critical Public Safety Communications. The City of Troy, NY is in a flood plain along with the 911 (PSAP). Existing towers will be used to deliver backup 911 Trunks over the upgraded microwave links and broadband service to rural 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 AzulStar Inc Grand Haven, MI Application ID 515 Contact Tyler van Houwelingen 616-842-1104 tyler@azulstar.com Project title West Michigan Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,500,000 Loan request $ 7,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description 2.5GHz Mobile WiMAX coverage for West Michigan *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Tampa Housing Authority Tampa, FL Application ID 516 Contact Leroy Moore 813-253-0551 leroym@thafl.com Project title AccessALL Tampa Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,814,326 Status Application Not Funded Description The Tampa Housing Authority is transitioning 3,430 public housing units to technologically smart communities through the AccessALL Tampa initiative, with broadband service being offered as a standard amenity in public housing. The Pilot Initiative included will offer computers as standard appliances in 513 units located in four Self Sufficiency oriented communities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Race Communications, Inc South San Francisco, CA Application ID 517 Contact Raul Alcaraz 415-376-3311 clec@race.com Project title Kern County - 5 Service Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 49,278,444 Loan request $ 49,337,762 Status Application Not Funded Description The project deploys a fiber-to-the-premises network to offer services to un-served and under-served markets in Kern County, California. The project includes last mile rural and last mile remote. The initiative is being developed by Race Communications, Inc. in collaboration with a Mojave-based affiliate. The 5 service areas are: Boron, California City, Mojave, Rosamond, and Tehachapi/Arvin. 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 Houston Housing Authority Houston, TX Application ID 518 Contact Kenneth Wood 713-260-0540 kwood@housingforhouston.com Project title HHA Star Learning Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,908,451 Status Application Not Funded Description Through a Broadband grant, the Houston Housing Authority establish seven Star Learning Centers. These Centers, which include one main computer center and six satellite sites, will offer a wide range of self-sufficiency programming to the agency's low-income clientele in a cost-efficient manner using video conferencing and other technologies.   Applicant Hope Through Housing Foundation Rancho Cucamonga, CA Application ID 519 Contact George Searcy 909-322-2177 gsearcy@hthf.org Project title Community Learning Zones (CLZs) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,362,668 Status Application Not Funded Description Hope Through Housing requests funding to open Community Learning Zones at 3 affordable housing communities in Rialto, CA. These facilities will provide low income residents and the surrounding neighborhood access to center-based broadband technology and job training and placement. This project will provide opportunities for professional growth and stability in a community with high unemployment.   Applicant Research Foundation/CUNY on behalf of the College of Staten Island Staten Island, NY Application ID 523 Contact Michael Kress 718-982-2350 kress@mail.csi.cuny.edu Project title Staten Island Community: Computer Centers for Education, Health, Job Training, and Social Welfare Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,205,991 Status Application Not Funded Description The College of Staten Island; Richmond University Medical Center; St. John's University; Staten Island University Hospital and Wagner College will develop community-based public computer centers on Staten Island (SI) to fuel economic growth, advances in education and public health through outreach to clinics, social service centers, libraries, job training centers, and faith-based organizations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY Application ID 526 Contact Carol Batt 716-858-7191 battc@buffalolib.org Project title CyberTrain: Fostering Access and Learning in Erie County Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 219,430 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will enrich career and employment opportunities and enhance technology skill-training for the at-risk and underserved. The Library will add staff to present job-related training classes and provide expanded public availability using mobile CyberTrains and a stationary Training Lab. The Library will partner with Erie Community College offering classes to enhance educational opportunities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, NC Application ID 527 Contact Michell Hicks 828-497-7002 jasolamb@nc-cherokee.com Project title Cherokee Broadband Enterprise Program BIP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,376,376 Status Application Not Funded Description The Cherokee Broadband Enterprise will use wireless and fiber technology to create a network providing broadband connectivity to rural, remote and un-served communities on the reservation lands. The enterprise is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which has contributed $1.7 million. Significant work has been completed through plan, analyses and contracting with consultants.   Applicant Palm Beach County, FL West Palm Beach, FL Application ID 529 Contact Charles Spalding 561-267-8271 cspalding@pbcgov.org Project title Palm Beach Broadband Coalition Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,525,917 Status Application Not Funded Description The Palm Beach Broadband (PBB) seeks funding to expand efforts to deliver broadband internet access to high poverty underserved communities. PBB will extend our county fiber optic network, build a local fiber loop in the Glades region connecting public community anchor agencies in three cities, and expand the successful Digital Inclusion initiative in qualifying rural and urban neighborhoods. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 530 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Pelham WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 477,235 Loan request $ 477,235 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Pelham, 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 532 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Oneida WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 859,698 Loan request $ 859,698 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Oneida, 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 533 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Grenada County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 665,010 Loan request $ 556,436 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Grenada 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 534 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Charlotte WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,295,747 Loan request $ 1,295,747 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Charlotte, 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant New York State Office for Technology Albany, NY Application ID 535 Contact Melodie Mayberry-Stewart 518-408-2410 Project title NYS Thruway Fiber Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Install dark fiber along the NYS Thruway from NY-PA state line to Yonkers to enable CIO/OFT to create local fiber optic connections to counties adjacent to the Thruway to allow for high-speed delivery of state apps to local gov'ts, public safety, and smart grid applications. Fiber may be offered to commercial service providers for broadband expansion or economic dev. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation Morganton, NC Application ID 537 Contact Beverly Carlton 828-439-8893 olivehcedc@live.com Project title Valdese Public Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 448,805 Status Application Not Funded Description This project establishes a public computer center in downtown Valdese, NC targeting assistance to disadvantaged businesses, the unemployed, and individuals seeking higher educational attainment. Clients and the public will receive training through collaborative services with the local community college, the small business center, Town of Valdese, and traditionally disadvantaged businesses.   Applicant Surry Community College Dobson, NC Application ID 538 Contact George Sappenfield 336-386-3280 sappeng@surry.edu Project title Surry Community College Public Computing and Workforce Development Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 735,154 Status Application Not Funded Description Serving areas of Surry County, these satellite computing centers will expand broadband availability to the poverty stricken, disabled, and unemployed, as well as the public at large. It will provide increased access to training, educational support and awareness, job searches, word processing, and resume writing assistance, as well as general web-based resources and computer literacy classes.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 541 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Whitley City WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 749,404 Loan request $ 749,404 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Whitley City, KY. 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 542 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Jones County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,865,176 Loan request $ 1,560,657 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Jones 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 Electronic Information Network, the Pittsburgh, PA Application ID 543 Contact Mary McIntyre 412-622-1940 mcintyrem@einetwork.net Project title Allegheny County Broadband Expansion of Public Computing Centers at Libraries Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,496,279 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed project will expand capacity and access to broadband services at Public Computing Centers located in the 73 public libraries in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to benefit the 1.2 million residents. The innovative technology proposed for the region's public library consortium will alleviate current capacity limitations, and provide a platform for future expansions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 544 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lafayette County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,420,579 Loan request $ 1,188,648 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lafayette 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 545 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Alcorn County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 629,194 Loan request $ 526,468 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 546 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Kinsman WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 682,186 Loan request $ 682,186 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Kinsman, 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 547 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lauderdale County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,990,174 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lauderdale 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 548 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Garrettsville WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 260,207 Loan request $ 260,207 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Garrettsville, 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 551 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lee County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,720,436 Loan request $ 2,276,283 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lee 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 552 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Lake Park WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 682,325 Loan request $ 682,325 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Lake Park, 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Wirelessland Technologies, Inc. Ripley, MS Application ID 553 Contact Chris Marsalis 662-993-2144 marsalis@dixie-net.com Project title WLT Winston County BIP/BTOP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 739,062 Status Application Not Funded Description Wirelessland Technologies (WLT) seeks to expand its current broadband network in Winston County, Mississippi by adding 900 MHz point to multipoint wireless broadband to it's current 2.4 GHz tower sites for the improved throughput. In addition, WLT seeks funding to add tower sites in the underserved communities of Highpoint and Louisville in Winston County, MS. 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 555 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Leflore County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,408,725 Loan request $ 1,178,729 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Leflore 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 556 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Moberly WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 184,701 Loan request $ 184,701 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Moberly, MO. 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 C. K. Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN Application ID 557 Contact Bernadine Joselyn 218-327-8728 brjoselyn@blandinfoundation.org Project title Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,858,219 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 4,858,219 Description The Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) initiative is a comprehensive, multi-sector approach to sustainable broadband adoption. Through education, training, technical assistance and barrier removal, an array of market development strategies will provide opportunity to residents, small businesses, local governments, and critical needs providers in rural Minnesota. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant XW, LLC Dallas, TX Application ID 558 Contact Dennis Robbins 214-793-8453 drobbins@xtendwave.com Project title Broadband Ubiquity via Adaptive Filter Bank Modulation 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 $ 29,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project, using XtendwaveTM's Adaptive Filter Bank ModulationTM (AFBMTM) technology, will enable broadband access for virtually all the ~20 million unserved/underserved households in the US by extending the reach of DSL signals to 25k+ feet from a Central Office. Xtendwave chips in line cards and CPE modems will double the DSL area coverage for a given data rate, without digging a single trench. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Southeast Tennessee Development District Chattanooga, TN Application ID 559 Contact Gary Sexton 423-424-4261 gsexton@sedev.org Project title Workforce Internet Access Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 54,400 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will provide internet access to individuals who are visiting Workforce Investment Board Career Centers. Current access is very limited due to a lack of equipment to provide service. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 560 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lincoln County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 713,996 Loan request $ 597,425 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lincoln 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 561 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Mineral WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 246,722 Loan request $ 246,722 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Mineral, 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant New York State Office for Technology Albany, NY Application ID 562 Contact Melodie Mayberry-Stewart 518-408-2140 Project title North Country Connectivity Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,400,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Light OFT fiber from Albany to the Canadian border; extend OFT fiber in Plattsburgh to CBN Connect's proposed fiber build across Essex, Clinton and Franklin counties; CBN Connect to interconnect w/ the Development Authority of the North Country's (DANC) fiber in Nicholville. OFT to connect w/DANC in Syracuse creating a three-entity fiber ring. OFT, DANC & CBN to swap wavelenghts with one another. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 564 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lowndes County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,057,533 Loan request $ 1,721,608 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lowndes 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 566 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Marion County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 395,172 Loan request $ 330,654 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Marion 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 567 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Marshall County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 427,786 Loan request $ 357,944 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Marshall 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 Twin Valley Telephone, Inc. Miltonvale, KS Application ID 568 Contact Eric Tabor 785-427-9517 eric.tabor@tvtinc.net Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Counties in Rural Kansas Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,437,494 Loan request $ 4,948,849 Status Application Not Funded Description Twin Valley Telephone (TVT) proposes to provide last-mile, broadband access to underserved rural areas of north central Kansas. Using licensed and registered wireless spectrum, TVT will leverage its existing state-of-art fiber optic network and rely upon its experienced management team in rapidly deploying affordable broadband service at speeds up to 10 Mbps. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Critical Hub Networks, Inc. San Juan, PR Application ID 570 Contact Carlo Marazzi 787-728-9000 cmarazzi@caribe.net Project title Puerto Rico Bridge Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 26,376,913 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 25,829,178 Description Creation of a high capacity broadband data bridge and peering network to provide fast, affordable broadband transit service to last mile service providers in underserved and unserved communities in the islands of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 571 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Monroe County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 889,229 Loan request $ 744,049 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Monroe 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 574 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Montgomery County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 255,087 Loan request $ 213,440 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Montgomery 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 575 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 1: Carrol, Livingston, Linn, Chariton, Grundy, Daviess and Caldwell Counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 14,916,960 Loan request $ 186,462 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Carrol, Livingston, Linn, Chariton, Grundy, Daviess and Caldwell. 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 Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc. Wichita, KS Application ID 576 Contact Joan Barrett 316-838-1212 jbarrett@kwch.com Project title Increasing Kansas Broadband Adoption through Marketing, Education and Web Development Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,515,860 Status Application Not Funded Description Sunflower Broadcasting proposes increasing broadband sustainability and adoption through a targeted marketing campaign on-air and on-line; a comprehensive educational project across the state; and the development of web content for disadvantaged businesses and health service providers. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative Ellendale, ND Application ID 577 Contact Jeff Wilson 701-344-5000 jwilson@drtel.com Project title Dickey Rural Cooperative - Rural Valley City, ND FTTP Program BIP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,652,058 Status Application Not Funded Description Through fiber optic technologies, Dickey Rural is proposing to bring the future to rural Valley City, ND. Fiber will be placed to the premise, therefore allowing customers to receive broadband services that are completely new to them. These high quality services will allow customers to access the world like never before while creating the potential for increased growth and quality of life. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 578 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Neshoba County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 515,557 Loan request $ 431,385 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Neshoba 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 Zito Media Communications II, LLC Coudersport, PA Application ID 579 Contact Colin Higgin 814-260-9588 colin.higgin@zitomedia.com Project title Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH, PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,136,904 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 6,136,904 Description This project is the building of a 382 mile fiber optic ring with 10 gigabits of bandwidth capacity through various rural towns and cities of Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania 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) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Zito Media Communications II, LLC Coudersport, PA Application ID 580 Contact Colin Higgin 814-260-9588 colin.higgin@zitomedia.com Project title Central Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,361,171 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is the building of a 318 mile fiber optic ring with 10 gigabits of bandwidth capacity through various rural towns and cities of Central Pennsylvania 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 582 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,257,348 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Oktibbeha 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 Communications Infrastructure Group, LLC Atlanta, GA Application ID 583 Contact Dan Ryan 678-332-3630 gcarlisle@berlinatlantic.com Project title Sequatchie Valley Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 1,231,892 Status Application Not Funded Description CIG is proposing to develop six new tower sites located in rural, underserved Marion and Sequatchie Counties, Tennessee. It will provide increased speeds and enhanced services through a flexible, technology-neutral communications infrastructure for use by all broadband users, including public safety, health care and educational services. 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 586 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Pittsfield WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 363,062 Loan request $ 363,062 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Pittsfield, IL. 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 ENMR Telephone Cooperative, Inc. dba ENMR-Plateau Clovis, NM Application ID 587 Contact Buddy Vaughan 575-389-4376 bvaughan@plateautel.com Project title ENMR-Plateau Middle Mile Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,252,065 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 11,252,066 Description Construct middle mile infrastructure to support critical community facilities and community anchor institutions including education, health care, and public safety in several New Mexico communities. The infrastructure will provide high speed broadband with capabilities up to 1 Gbps and beyond for special access and Internet connectivity. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Somerset Telephone Company North Anson, ME Application ID 588 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Somerset Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,313,171 Status Application Not Funded Description Somerset 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 GTC, Inc. Port Saint Joe, FL Application ID 589 Contact Patrick Morse 620-227-4409 pmorse@fairpoint.com Project title Broadband Access For Remote Rural Unserved Dog Island Florida Program BIP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 137,447 Status Application Not Funded Description Funding from the ARRA will bring broadband access to residents of Dog Island, Florida. GTC, Inc. d/b/a FairPoint Communications' project will install a state-of-the-art ethernet microwave along with broadband carrier facilities on the island. This project will bring needed Internet access to a completely unserved area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant McDowell County Schools Marion, NC Application ID 590 Contact Joan Conway 828-652-4535 joan.conway@mcdowell.k12.nc.us Project title One-to-One Outreach Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,006,872 Status Application Not Funded Description McDowell County Schools application is for acquiring broadband and end-user related equipment for: a)networking capabilities; instrumentation, hardware, software, digital network technology; b)training, education, support, and awareness for school-wide and public outreach campaigns; c)innovative programs to provide public greater access to broadband service, devices, and equipment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Neovision USA Inc Deer Park, IL Application ID 591 Contact Howard Leventhal 847-533-0541 hleventhal@hotmail.com Project title Public Computer & Communications Center on Wheels, ADA-Compliant, Solar Powered Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL, IN, WI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 982,840 Status Application Not Funded Description Wheelchair accessible wireless broadband internet cafe on wheels. Public computer and communications facility in a mobile vehicle accomodating up 18 interior users simultaneously, including 2 in wheelchairs lifted into the vehicle. WiFi hotspot extends usage to up to 256 total users counting those positioned to the exterior with suitably equipped laptops or desktop computers.   Applicant New Bedford Housing Authority New Bedford, MA Application ID 594 Contact Joseph Finnerty 508-496-9842 hjay@thecarneycompany.com Project title Dottin Place Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 452,170 Status Application Not Funded Description A joint venture application of New Bedford Housing Authority, NorthStar Learning Centers (an "SDA") & SHARE (Society for Human Advancement Through Rehabilitation Engineering) to develop a Computer Center at Dottin Place public family housing development primarily targeted to servicing the needs of socially & economically disadvantaged & minority families and people with disabilities in New Bedford Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Eastern Cable Corporation Corbin, KY Application ID 599 Contact Derek Eubanks 606-258-1150 cable@2geton.net Project title West Knox County Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,751,704 Status Application Not Funded Description The West Knox County Broadband project will provide Last Mile cable broadband to a 26-square mile rural unserved area of Knox County, Kentucky. This project represents an unprecedented effort to deliver high speed digital services and economic development, and improve the quality of life in an economically depressed region that has historically suffered from technological isolation. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Custom Software, Inc. Rose City, MI Application ID 601 Contact Glenn Wilson 989-685-1001 glenn@customsoft.net Project title Custom Software, Inc. dba/M-33 Access Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 24,003,889 Loan request $ 48,735,170 Status Application Not Funded Description This project includes a network comprised of a fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless throughout seven remote and rural counties that will support the expansion of high speed data service to homes, businesses, and critical service entities in the northeast portion of the lower peninsula of the State of Michigan. If it were not for this program, this type of deployment would not be possible. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Arvig Telephone Company Pequot Lakes, MN Application ID 603 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Arvig Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,358,993 Status Application Not Funded Description Arvig 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) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Littleton Housing Authority Littleton, CO Application ID 604 Contact Barbara Love 303-795-0314 blove@lhahousing.org Project title Littleton Computer Help Centers 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 $ 277,260 Status Application Not Funded Description The Littleton Computer Help Centers will help provide easy access to computers and the Internet to residents in the Littleton community. Classes such as job skills training and basic computer skills will be available as well as case management services to eligible low income families, seniors, and disabled clients. We will seek to expand broadband access and usage to the these underserved clients. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 606 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Yazoo County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 523,582 Loan request $ 438,099 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Yazoo 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 Norris Electric Cooperative Newton, IL Application ID 607 Contact Tim Bohnhoff 618-783-8765 tbohnhoff@norriselectric.com Project title Norris Electric Cooperative WiMAX Deployment Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,906,650 Loan request $ 1,439,716 Status Application Not Funded Description Norris Electric Cooperative seeks funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses to rural Illinois, a region it has been serving since 1938. 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)   Applicant Butler Telephone Company, Inc. Butler, AL Application ID 608 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Butler Telephone Company, Inc.: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,892,920 Status Awarded Description Butler Telephone Company, Inc., 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 610 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Winston County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 257,921 Loan request $ 215,812 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Winston 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Denver Public Library Denver, CO Application ID 612 Contact Eleanor Glover 720-865-1293 eglover@denverlibrary.org Project title Technology Empowerment Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 250,985 Status Application Not Funded Description The Denver Public Library proposes a comprehensive Technology Empowerment program: Creation of a Community Technology Center at the Central Library to provide free computer and Internet access; implementation of a curriculum to meet customers' employment, business and lifelong learning needs; and provision of increased bandwidth to ensure adequate Internet connectivity into the foreseeable future.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 613 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Wewoka WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 258,463 Loan request $ 258,463 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Wewoka, OK. 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 614 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Wayne County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 365,147 Loan request $ 305,531 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Wayne 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 615 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Hornbeak WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 259,386 Loan request $ 259,386 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Hornbeak, 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 616 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Washington County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,102,974 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Washington 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 Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative Aitkin, MN Application ID 618 Contact John Pierson 218-927-2191 johnp@mlecmn.com Project title Mille Lacs Energy Wireless Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,679,650 Status Application Not Funded Description MLEC is proposing a terrestrial fixed wireless system to provide broadband Internet to 5 remote and unserved areas in north central Minnesota. The technology used will be unlicensed 3.65GHz WiMax. With this technology MLEC will be capable of providing speeds up to 5 MB to the end user. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1,679,650. The amount requested from BIP is 100 percent grant. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 620 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Panola County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 864,960 Loan request $ 422,517 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Panola 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 621 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Leoma WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 434,421 Loan request $ 434,421 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Leoma, 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 University of New Hampshire Durham, NH Application ID 622 Contact Scott Valcourt 603-862-4489 Scott.Valcourt@unh.edu Project title Infrastructure to Broaden Economic Advancement and Mindshare in New Hampshire (I-BEAM-NH) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 46,271,309 Status Application Not Funded Description New Hampshire has developed a project that builds partnerships between public and private entities to address the state's broadband access and connectivity needs in the areas of education, public safety, health care, transportation and economic development. Using fiber optics, wireless microwave and wired solutions, New Hampshire's proposal meets the needs of our citizens. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 623 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Prague WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 151,663 Loan request $ 151,663 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Prague, OK. 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 624 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Union County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 492,173 Loan request $ 411,819 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Union 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 Scott County Telephone Cooperative Gate City, VA Application ID 625 Contact William Franklin 276-452-9119 billfranklin@sctc.org Project title FTTP South Scott County Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 17,006,799 Status Application Not Funded Description This will be a FTTP Project to provide the Triple Play to 4,365 residential and business customers in rural Southern Scott County. All locations will be served with a FTTP network with Gigabit Active Ethernet electronics. This FTTP South Scott County Project will give broadband access to all customers who do not have broadband access at this time. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Chatham Telephone Company Chatham, MI Application ID 627 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Chatham Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,605,935 Status Awarded Description Chatham 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 629 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Parrish WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 337,307 Loan request $ 337,307 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Parrish, 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 Northwest Florida Business Development Council Inc Marianna, FL Application ID 630 Contact Richard Marcum 850-785-1768 johnene@johnenemarcumcpa.com Project title Opportunity Florida Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 40,360,521 Status Application Not Funded Description Opportunity Florida, a regional economic development organization, seeks to create a rural WiMAX broadband network. Together with PAEC, a regional education support agency, it will invite existing ISPs to contract for the resulting broadband capacity to reach beyond the core populated areas to provide affordable wireless broadband to consumers & businesses in the less dense rural areas in NW FL. 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 Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc. Paonia, CO Application ID 631 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc.: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,353,216 Status Application Not Funded Description Delta County Tele-Comm, Inc., 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 632 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Pearl River County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,402,938 Loan request $ 1,173,887 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Pearl River 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 Strategic Technology Communications, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Application ID 634 Contact Deborah Long 480-281-6400 dlong@stc-comm.com Project title La Paz County Broadband Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,328,529 Status Application Not Funded Description The La Paz County Broadband Initiative is will provide critical broadband connectivity to the towns of Bouse, Parker, Quartzite and the Colorado River Indian Tribe. This area on the West, Central border of AZ and completely isolated from mainstream connectivity. Strategic Technology Communications will provide last mile connectivity via wireless infrastructure to all residents in this area. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 635 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Cairo WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 160,673 Loan request $ 160,673 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Cairo, IL. 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Home Telephone Company Condon, OR Application ID 636 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Home Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,337,020 Status Application Not Funded Description Home 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 DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 637 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Tippah County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 261,656 Loan request $ 218,937 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Tippah 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 638 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Pike County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,262,551 Loan request $ 1,056,421 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Pike 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 639 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Woodlawn WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 339,173 Loan request $ 339,173 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Woodlawn, 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Island Telephone Company Beaver Island, MI Application ID 640 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Island Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,773,496 Status Application Not Funded Description Island 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 City of Boston Boston, MA Application ID 641 Contact Donna Sorgi 617-635-4097 Donna.Sorgi@cityofboston.gov Project title BBNET- Boston Broadband Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,947,999 Status Application Not Funded Description A last mile network, backhauled on City's existing fiber network, with new middle mile high-speed connection to City fiber from public housing. The network will provide free in-home internet access at 3/1mbps to City's lowest income, most vulnerable,majority-minority citizens in underserved neighborhood and public safety "hot spots"enabling field access by police to crime fighting data. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant ABG Wireless, LLC Lawrenceburg, TN Application ID 642 Contact Kevin Wright 615-714-2028 wrightsource@bellsouth.net Project title ABG Network Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 999,304 Status Application Not Funded Description ABG Wireless, LLC currently provides Broadband Internet Service to rural Lawrence County Tennessee, but many areas in our community still remain unserved or underserved when it comes to high speed Internet service. We are seeking funding in order to increase our coverage area in Lawrence County, making Broadband Internet Service available and affordable to all of our communities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant First Step Internet, LLC Moscow, ID Application ID 643 Contact Kevin Owen 208-882-8869 kowen@fsr.com Project title Central North Idaho Regional Broadband Network Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,496,014 Loan request $ 1,496,014 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 2,393,623 Description Multi-user regional broadband network backbone designed to expand capacity to schools, libraries, hospitals ,safety agencies and medical facilities throughout several un-served and under-served areas and communities in the Counties of Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho and Clearwater impacting 46,308 residents, 21,228 households, 13,125 square miles and 8,925 census blocks. 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 644 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Bushnell WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 151,657 Loan request $ 151,657 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Bushnell, IL. 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 Leslie County Telephone Company Hyden, KY Application ID 645 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Leslie County Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,448,166 Status Application Not Funded Description Leslie County 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 The West Penobscot Telephone and Telegraph Company Corinna, ME Application ID 646 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title W Penobscot Telephone Telegraph Co: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 838,480 Status Application Not Funded Description The West Penobscot Telephone and Telegraph 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 647 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Riegelwood WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 233,721 Loan request $ 233,721 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Riegelwood, NC. 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant State Library of Ohio Columbus, OH Application ID 650 Contact Stephen Hedges 614-728-5252 hedgesst@oplin.org Project title OPLIN Router Upgrades Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 123,600 Status Application Not Funded Description The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) provides and manages a physical network connecting Ohio public libraries to the Internet. This middle mile infrastructure project will replace end-of-life routers in 56 rural library locations. The new routers will handle either TDM (T1) or Ethernet (fiber) traffic ranging up to 300 Mbps to cover both current and future OPLIN networking needs. 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 Urban Communications Transport Corp. Bronx, NY Application ID 651 Contact Stuart Reid 718-401-5913 stureid@live.com Project title New York City Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 27,100,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A partnership of leading digital inclusion advocates and broadband service providers proposes a hybrid fiber/wireless broadband program that provides affordable Internet access and stimulates its adoption for 140,000 families residing in underserved New York City Housing Authority developments, connecting the City's poorest and most vulnerable citizens to critial 21st century technology & services Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. Savannah, GA Application ID 652 Contact William Oakley 912-354-6611 bill@goodwillsavannahga.org Project title Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire's Public Cyber Access Program (PCAP) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA, SC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 765,503 Status Application Not Funded Description Goodwill's Public Cyber Access Program is a three pronged approach offering increased, affordable public access to computers and related technology through: 1.) A Cyber Cafe, 2.)Fourteen (14) Cyber Access Centers and 3.) Two (2) retail stores offering high quality refurbished computer equipment and braoadband subscriptions at reasonable costs.   Applicant College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI Application ID 653 Contact Jill Martin 715-799-5600 jmartin@menominee.edu Project title Comprehensive Community Technology Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,352,530 Status Application Not Funded Description CMN's proposed Comprehensive Computer Technology Center will allow the college to provide previously unavailable high speed internet access through a community technology center to vulnerable persons from 9am to 9pm Monday through Sunday. The center will also provide technology-based community education, critically needed community support activities and job training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Eastern Shore of VIrginia Broadband Authority Wachapreague, VA Application ID 655 Contact Cheryl Tyson 757-787-1908 ctyson@esvabroadband.net Project title Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Initiative - Middle Mile Buildout Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,700,099 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband infrastructure buildout for Accomack and Northampton counties located on the Eastern Shore of Virgina. This development builds on the existing Broadband backbone network. The focus of this phase of the initiative is to build Middle mile to facilitate connections to anchor institutions including Public Safety, Healthcare, Education, Government buildings and Libraries. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant HAWKEYE TELEPHONE COMPANY HAWKEYE, IA Application ID 656 Contact Brad Biffar 402-426-6219 bbiffar@htleng.com Project title Hawkeye Telephone Company Rural Broadband Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,623,608 Status Application Not Funded Description The Hawkeye Telephone Company will construct a broadband fiber optical network replacing the last mile of a deteriorating copper cable plant. This network design and construction will take full advantage of current and future technology advances providing 70 mbps to 100mbps broadband services for the residential and business customer. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant ALTIUS Broadband LLC Phoenix, MD Application ID 657 Contact Jim Connor 410-667-1638 jconnor@altiusbroadband.com Project title ALTIUS Rural Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY, MD Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 762,261 Status Application Not Funded Description ALTIUS Broadband has a comprehensive plan that will blanket North East Kentucky and Northern Maryland with broadband internet access. It will dramatically improve the use of related technology to the underserved and non-served areas of Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties in Maryland and Mason, Fleming, Lewis, Bath, Bracken, Nicholas, Harrison and Pendleton counties in Kentucky. 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 @Link Services LLC Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 661 Contact Kerry Conn 405-343-8232 kerrylconn@gmail.com Project title Underserved, Rural Oklahoma Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,274,757 Status Application Not Funded Description @Link Services proposes to improve broadband infrastructure in areas contiguous to the current service areas that are underserved. @Link will improve the coverage of existing towers to serve difficult to serve households with a documented demand for service. 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 663 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Prentiss County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 515,605 Loan request $ 431,425 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Prentiss 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 664 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Tate County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 262,747 Loan request $ 219,849 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Tate 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 667 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Scott County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 524,506 Loan request $ 438,873 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Scott 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 @Link Services LLC Okahoma City, OK Application ID 668 Contact Kerry Conn 405-343-8232 kerrylconn@gmail.com Project title Oklahoma Broadband and BBQ Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,794,349 Status Application Not Funded Description @Link Services LLC proposes to stimulate demand and provide broadband education, awareness training and equipment to vulnerable, rural populations by organizing community events, enticing event participation with Oklahoma BBQ and providing a personal, social connection through which we will establish the internet as relevant in the daily lives of rural Oklahomans.   Applicant Museum of Science Boston, MA Application ID 670 Contact Gail Breslow 617-589-0387 gbreslow@mos.org Project title Broadening Access, Broadening Horizons: The Computer Clubhouse College/Career Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, MA, PA, TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,672,512 Status Application Not Funded Description Our goal is to create lasting job and educational prospects for youth in underserved communities by starting 4 Computer Clubhouses in economically distressed communities; and improving existing Clubhouses' ability to serve as assets for the economic development of their communities, transitioning Clubhouse users to adulthood by providing opportunities to access internships, jobs, and education. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 672 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Somerset County, Pennsylvania Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,527,997 Loan request $ 2,115,263 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp., with Schurz Communications Inc., will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Somerset County, Pennsylvania 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 South Central Telephone Association, INC Medicine Lodge, KS Application ID 674 Contact Eric Ryker 620-930-8060 eryker@sctelcom.com Project title KS551 - Lake City & Sun City Rural FTTH Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 871,200 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 3,550,800 Description South Central will build FTTH broadband (BB) services to all unserved establishments in the exchanges of Lake and Sun City. The communities of Lake and Sun City are already on FTTH. Reduced cost BB will be provided to emergency service providers, critical care patients and free BB to the local Library. Purchase a billing/accounting/records managements system and an integrated GIS mapping system. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 675 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Sunflower County, Mississippi Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 879,473 Loan request $ 735,886 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Sunflower 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 VIKING Broadband, Inc. Story, WY Application ID 676 Contact Elizabeth Vaala 307-752-7092 evaala@vikingcable.net Project title VIKING'S East of Billings Fiber Future Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,875,000 Status Application Not Funded Description VIKING Broadband is poised to roll out fiber to customers in the rural area east of Billings, MT - from Shepherd and Huntley to Pompeys Pillar. As a cable operator with a foundation of services including video, data and voice, VIKING is proposing to extend its network over fiber in an area that includes the planned Billings Bypass and the Camino-Real International Trade Corridor. 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 DeKalb County School System Decatur, GA Application ID 677 Contact Mindy DiSalvo 678-676-1052 disalvom@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us Project title DeKalb Public Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,700,048 Status Application Not Funded Description DeKalb County Schools proposes six public computer centers in densely populated, underserved communities that have low educational attainment, lack of access to the internet, high unemployment, and the nation's largest refugee population. The centers will create and save jobs, provide broadband education, training, equipment, and support and improve education, healthcare, safety, and employment.   Applicant Cricket Communications, Inc. San Diego, CA Application ID 684 Contact Laurie Itkin 858-882-6226 litkin@cricketcommunications.com Project title Cricket Project Change Access Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, DC, MD, TN, TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,600,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Cricket, with One Economy, proposes to launch Project Change Access. Based on the success of a Portland, OR, pilot, Change Access strives to achieve sustainable broadband adoption for 23,000 low-income families primarily in Baltimore, Houston, Memphis, San Diego and Washington, D.C. by providing subsidized wireless broadband service, modems, access to content, and digital literacy training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Airband Communications, Inc. Dallas, TX Application ID 691 Contact Justin Spagnolo 469-791-0066 jspagnolo@airband.com Project title Broadband Middle-Mile Project to Provide High Capacity Bandwidth to a Community Anchor Institution. Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, MO, TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 495,840 Status Application Not Funded Description Airband Communications will provide high capacity bandwidth to a community anchor institution. The project will encompass multiple markets and the resulting network infrastructure will allow wireless broadband access to most businesses in coverage, simultaneouly driving broadband demand and meeting the specific needs of a nationwide healthcare provider. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Bardstown Bardstown, KY Application ID 692 Contact Nahom Ayele 502-348-5947 nayele@bardstowncable.net Project title Broadband to Fairfield Kentucky Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 23,883 Loan request $ 49,259 Status Application Not Funded Description The Primary goal of the project is to provide broadband cable internet services to the rural city of Fairfield, Kentucky 40020 that will increase the citizens' access to education, health and job opportunities thereby increasing the economic opportunities for this town.   Applicant StarTouch, Inc. Ferndale, WA Application ID 693 Contact Stacie Scheffer 360-543-5679 amoore@startouch.com Project title StarTouch Microwave and Fiber Optic Network Uprade & Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,982,000 Status Application Not Funded Description To establish a 'middle mile' broadband microwave and fiber optic infrastructure back haul, which will provide up to a gigabit of backbone services. This including up to 200Mbps in various cities where anchor institutes are located throughout the state. Especially in areas that lack sufficient and affordable network capacity from existing providers, if any service at all. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant CALNEVA BROADBAND, LLC Clovis, CA Application ID 700 Contact Thomas Gelardi 559-298-1464 tgcvc@sbcglobal.net Project title Topac/Golden Shores Expansion Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 280,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Project extends CalNeva's existing broadband footprint (which serves the City of Needles, CA and rural Mohave County, AZ) to include the unincorporated Mohave County, Az. areas of Topac and Golden Shores. Project fiber connects the areas to Needles, converts the existing cable plant to "two way" and provides wireline broadband service to the areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Evertek, Inc. Everly, IA Application ID 701 Contact Roxanne White 712-834-2255 rwhite@evertek.net Project title Educational Broadband for the Betterment of Iowa (EBBI) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 798,596 Status Application Not Funded Description Educational Broadband for the Betterment of Iowa or (EBBI) will increase broadband awareness, education and availability to those who are credit challenged, on limited income or in need of educational improvement. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Sandy Oregon Sandy, OR Application ID 702 Contact Scott Lazenby 503-668-5533 slazenby@ci.sandy.or.us Project title Sandy Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 374,537 Loan request $ 374,548 Status Awarded Description The Sandy Broadband Infrastructure Project will provide broadband service to an underseved rural area. It will improve and expand wireless Internet service provided by SandyNet, a municipal Internet service provider operated by the City of Sandy. The project will add new antenna towers upgrade equipment to 8mbps capacity, and provide fiber backhaul. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Spacenet Inc McLean, VA Application ID 704 Contact Alan Freece 703-848-1283 Alan.Freece@Spacenet.com Project title Open Skies Texas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 37,930,228 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 Texas. 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 California Rural Service Area #1, Inc. (referred to as U.S. Cellular) Chicago, IL Application ID 707 Contact John Gockley 773-864-3167 John.Gockley@USCellular.com Project title Connecting Rural California: Mobile Broadband for Health, Safety and Economic Development Program BIP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,951,002 Status Application Not Funded Description U.S. Cellular will further its commitment to rural California by providing broadband largely over its existing wireless network. This shovel-ready project can bring the promise of the Internet to rural, underserved and vulnerable populations faster and cheaper than any other technology - while also providing jobs, spurring economic growth and enhancing public safety. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Tekstar Communications, Inc Perham, MN Application ID 710 Contact Mark Birkholz 218-346-8868 mark.birkholz@arvig.com Project title Naytahwaush Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,103,397 Status Application Not Funded Description Naytahwaush is located in rural Mahnomen County 15 miles east of the county seat on the White Earth Indian Reservation. A successful broadband project in this rural remote Unserved area will serve 315 households, total population 534. Also serving all community anchors including critical facilities, medical, public safety services, tribal government buildings, and the school will be served. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Spacenet Inc McLean, VA Application ID 711 Contact Alan Freece 703-848-1283 Alan.Freece@Spacenet.com Project title Open Skies Colorado Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 18,079,226 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 Colorado. 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 Spacenet Inc McLean, VA Application ID 712 Contact Alan Freece 703-848-1283 Alan.Freece@Spacenet.com Project title Open Skies Idaho Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 14,671,009 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 Idaho. 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 Nexus Systems Inc Monroe, LA Application ID 713 Contact Mark Stevenson 318-340-0750 msteve@nexussystems.net Project title Development of Economical Broadband Infrastructure (DEBI) in Louisiana Delta Parishes Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 23,691,756 Status Application Not Funded Description Development of Economical Broadband Infrastructure (DEBI) in LA Delta Parishes will consist of the construction of a fiber ring that will provide inter-connectivity opportunities for Last Mile Projects to be developed in 14 rural Louisiana Delta parishes. Entities that have the opportunity to be served in the Project include unserved and underserved households, businesses, and anchor institutions. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Mid-State Telephone Company New London, MN Application ID 715 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Mid-State Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,376,308 Status Application Not Funded Description Mid-State 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 Hart County Public Library Munfordville, KY Application ID 716 Contact Vicki Logsdon 270-524-1953 hcpl@scrtc.com Project title Hart County Public Library Technology Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,360,000 Status Application Not Funded Description We wish to add a technology center to the existing public library. This will include 20 computers for adults, 10 for children and 10 for teens/young adults. The proposal also includes the addition of an elevator for handicapped accessibility. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation Red Springs, NC Application ID 719 Contact David Altman 910-843-7947 david.altman@lumbeeriver.com Project title Lumbee River EMC Broadband Economic Development Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,520,943 Loan request $ 5,520,943 Status Application Not Funded Description Lumbee River Electric Corporation (the lead Applicant) and Southeastern Utilities Development Inc. (SUD), are partnering together to provide high speed broadband services and smart grid electrical services, to bring economic development to a shared Southern North Carolina rural underserved area of the state. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Copper Valley Wireless, Inc. Valdez, AK Application ID 720 Contact Dave Dengel 907-835-7701 ddengel@cvtc.org Project title Copper Valley Wireless-McCarthy, AK Microwave Program BIP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,216,450 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed middle mile project will extend terrestrial connectivity to McCarthy, AK. McCarthy is a remote rural community with voice service provided by Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative using fixed wireless with airtime from CVW. The project will provide special access to the local telephone cooperative, as well as the interexchange carriers to provide high speed broadband to the residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Wabash Mutual Telephone Company Wabash, OH Application ID 721 Contact Mike Boley 419-942-1111 mikeb@wabash.com Project title Wabash Mutual Telephone Company, Fort Recovery Area FTTH Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,174,787 Loan request $ 2,201,042 Status Awarded Description Install an optical fiber network in the proposed region providing an advanced robust technology, allowing digital television, high-speed internet at speeds in excess of 3Mbps, and telephone services to be delivered to the area. Area is to be served from an office in Fort Recovery. Proposed design allows adoption of future technologies as broadband requirements increase beyond today's technology. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Vermont Telephone Company, Inc. Springfield, VT Application ID 722 Contact Michel Guite 802-885-7000 mguite@vermontel.com Project title Broadband GigE on Fiber to All VTel Subscribers & 700 MHz Wireless to All Unserved Southern Vermont! Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 56,661,410 Status Application Not Funded Description World-class broadband fiber and wireless comprising: (A) First-in-Vermont active optical fiber network, with dedicated fiber from every VTel home to central office, increasing DSL speeds to GigE (billion bits/second) to every VTel customer at no extra cost. (B) First-in-Vermont 700 MHz Wireless access to every unserved and underserved home and office in southern Vermont. 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 Rescue Partners Of Atlanta LLC Smyrna, GA Application ID 723 Contact Craig Wright 404-952-1328 wrytekinc@yahoo.com Project title Wireless Broadband District 3 Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,740,200 Status Application Not Funded Description This proposal is to build a Wireless Network Grid for all of District #3 an underserved portion of Atlanta, Ga. known as "The Historical Westside. Grid coverage will include Atlantic Station & The Marrietta Corridor. Several educational institutions will benefit from this coverage. The wireless mesh is intended for elementary, high school, & college students, as well businesses & residents.   Applicant BEK Communications Cooperative Steele, ND Application ID 725 Contact Derrick Bulawa 701-475-2361 derrick@bektel.com Project title Rural Burleigh County, ND FTTP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,986,473 Loan request $ 2,016,571 Status Awarded Description BEK's proposed FTTP project will provide broadband services to the underserved in rural Burleigh County. This will aid business growth, public safety and quality of life. BEK provides broadband service near this area where 53 percent penetration has been achieved. 22 percent of users derive household income from using the Internet. BEK will duplicate this in the proposed area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Smithville Digital, LLC Ellettsville, IN Application ID 726 Contact Bart Bretsch 812-935-2331 bretsch@smithville.net Project title Fiber Optic Infrastructure Connectivity for Greene County Schools and Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,780,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Project will provide 45 miles of Fiber Optic Infrastructure and partner with Crane Naval Base and Ivy Tech Community College to connect 5 area High Schools and One Elementary School in Greene County, IN. This will allow the high schools to provide buildings to support adult education and broadband to Lyons, Switz City, Jasonville, Linton, Bloomfield, Worthington and Rural Green County. 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 BEK Communications Cooperative Steele, ND Application ID 727 Contact Derrick Bulawa 701-475-2361 derrick@bektel.com Project title BEK Communications' Computer Center Partnership with Area Schools Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 725,623 Status Application Not Funded Description BEK's PCC partnership will help provide technology improvements to small, rural schools in our operating area. This will provide an equal opportunity to students in these schools by upgrading old, outdated equipment such as computers, broadband service, ITV equipment, smart boards and network servers. BEK will help these students bridge the technology gap that plagues rural schools. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Delta Communications, LLC dba Clearwave Communications Harrisburg, IL Application ID 729 Contact Raymond Cagle 618-294-8026 rcagle@clearwave.com Project title Southern Illinois Middle Mile Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 30,758,237 Status Application Not Funded Description Clearwave's Middle Mile Project consists of 700 miles of fiber optic cable with 38 interconnection points in predominantly underserved rural communities in southern Illinois. We will provide carrier class, metro type services to the broadest mix of users, to include discounted rates for key public entities. Additionally, our plan includes an 18 county Next Generation 911 private network. 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 McMinnville Access Company McMinnville, OR Application ID 733 Contact Kathy Tate 503-883-6278 ktate@onlinenw.com Project title Willamette Valley Rural Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,359,600 Status Application Not Funded Description To increase broadband adoption and broadband throughput available to rural unserved and underserved areas of Yamhill, Polk and Marion counties in Northwest Oregon. To enhance an existing broadband network with stability and capacity that can later be extended to surrounding rural 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 BEK Communications Cooperative Steele, ND Application ID 734 Contact Derrick Bulawa 701-475-2361 derrick@bektel.com Project title BEK "Bytes" Computer Class Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 42,650 Status Application Not Funded Description BEK believes technology education is important to its communities for sustainable broadband usage. BEK has invested in training for over five years. The BEK "Bytes"Computer Class along with the video over Internet Protocol program will allow us to continue to provide free training to the public. This grant will assist in purchasing the necessary equipment for hands-on training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Networks Inc. Brooklyn, NY Application ID 737 Contact Joseph Dolan 646-731-3635 hqueiro@hitn.org Project title HITN CBO Connect SBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,878,375 Status Application Not Funded Description A national multi-platform network of Community Based Organizations that provides broadband access, provides community computer centers, helps create jobs and lowers the cost of delivering government programs at the grassroots level to promote sustainable broadband adoption, with an emphasis on empowering low-income, minority and Hispanic residents to use technology to improve their lives.   Applicant Nordeen Technical Training, LLC Conroe, TX Application ID 739 Contact Steven Nordeen 281-814-0956 sdnordeen@gmail.com Project title The Copperwood Learning Center and Tamarac Pines Learning Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 132,550 Status Application Not Funded Description To serve local HUD sponsored apartment residents by updating the obsolete equipment in an existing computer center (The Copperwood Learning Center), establishing a new computer center in a HUD sponsored apartment complex that lacks one (Tamarac Pines), and hiring staff to install and maintain equipment, teach classes, and tutor residents and volunteers.   Applicant Broadband for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Washington, DC Application ID 740 Contact Robert Davila 301-865-1343 drrdavila@aol.com Project title Broadband for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 $ 70,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will address the significant problem of low broadband usage in the deaf community by providing broadband access to low-income deaf Americans for a period of two years. Broadband access has the potential to remedy the isolation and marginalization faced by many deaf Americans due to cultural barriers and economic factors. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Lumity Chicago, IL Application ID 750 Contact Paul Cusimano 312-372-4872 pcusimano@lumity.org Project title Lumity Community Centers Of Excellence Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 762,472 Status Application Not Funded Description Lumity, a nonprofit with expertise in technology and financial services for nonprofits, will provide its skills in creating and improving community technology centers to create four centers with Aunt Martha's Healthcare Network & Youth Service Center, to provide digital literacy services and public access to un/underserved residents of Chicago's southeast side and south suburban Cook County, IL. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant TowerStream 1, Incorporated Middletown, RI Application ID 753 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Chicago Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,419,953 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 VistaNet Ventures, Inc Sebring, FL Application ID 755 Contact Sidney Pollard 863-386-1226 pollardj@vistanet.net Project title The Florida "High-Speed Heartland" Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 66,086,850 Status Application Not Funded Description Our proposed Florida "High-Speed Heartland"Project will bring the benefits and economic opportunities of a universal and affordable broadband access network to the residents, businesses, and public organizations in Florida Heartland region, a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC), through deployment of a high performance wireless broadband network. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DCT 1 Streeter & Gackle Carrington, ND Application ID 757 Contact Keith Larson 701-652-3184 keithl@daktel.com Project title Dakota Central Telecom l - Streeter and Gackle Program BIP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,252,250 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 2,499,597 Description Dakota Central Telecom I's FTTP project will provide broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations in portions of Streeter and Gackle, North Dakota Exchanges that are currently remote, rural and unserved. 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)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 760 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Bedford County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,479,460 Loan request $ 1,237,916 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Bedford 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 CommunityConnect, Inc. Anderson, SC Application ID 761 Contact Michael LaFrance 864-965-9000 mlafrance@ccrealm.com Project title CommunityConnect Wireless Broadband Public/Private Partnership for Rural Upstate SC Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,848,046 Loan request $ 2,934,878 Status Application Not Funded Description The goals of this project are to bring broadband and high speed internet to under and unserved areas of South Carolina's Upstate region. The project will serve County agencies in support of public safety & emergency services. The project will also serve the households and businesses of the tri-county region, immediately create dozens of high-paying jobs and stimulate the local economy. 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 764 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Chester County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 248,560 Loan request $ 207,979 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Chester 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Clear Partner Holdings LLC Kirkland, WA Application ID 766 Contact Cathleen Massey 202-351-5033 cathy.massey@clearwire.com Project title Puerto Rico 4G Mobile WiMAX Portal to the Future Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,280,800 Status Application Not Funded Description Clear Partner Holdings LLC (a Clearwire subsidiary) proposes an open, IP-based wireless WiMAX network to bring 21st century broadband services and applications to the underserved San Juan-Caguas area of Puerto Rico. The project will help to remedy the problem of limited broadband adoption, availability and affordability by underserved consumers, public safety agencies and educational institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 768 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Coffee County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,866,298 Loan request $ 1,561,597 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Coffee 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NPG Cable, INC St. Joseph, MO Application ID 769 Contact Gary Chesser 816-273-0298 gary.chesser@npgco.com Project title Hillcrest Bay Parker AZ - Project No. AZ0185334 Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 222,350 Status Application Not Funded Description Extend Hybrid Fiber Coax infrastructure 4.2 miles to unserved rural community. Includes construction of 4.2 miles of fiber optic cable and 2.1 mi. of 870MHz HFC coaxial RF cable network.   Applicant SIMPLY BITS, L.L.C. Tucson, AZ Application ID 770 Contact Michael Bernstein 520-545-0402 mikeb@simplybits.com Project title Santa Cruz County/Pima County,So Arizona Rural Broadband Expansion Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,182,390 Status Application Not Funded Description Design and develop Middle Mile and Last Mile Fixed Wireless infrastructure in Santa Cruz and lower Pima County. Local provider will bring high-speed broadband service to un-served and under-served area and provide quality high-speed Internet connections to facilitate tele-medicine and emergency services, and increase access for education, public safety, commercial and residential uses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York Utica, NY Application ID 771 Contact John Furman 315-735-5246 jfurman@uticamha.org Project title City of Utica Public Computer Center Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,054,288 Status Application Not Funded Description Designed to increase broadband access to low-income & immigrant communities, the program will expand the capacity of the Housing Authority's existing computer centers as well as create new centers. A partnership of local colleges and local companies will offer computer and networking training. A Youth Technology Corps will be developed to engage young people to promote broadband awareness. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Northeast Louisiana Telephone Comany, Inc. Collinston, LA Application ID 773 Contact William George 318-874-7011 mgeorge@northeasttel.net Project title Northeast Louisiana Telephone Co. FTTH & Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,359,000 Loan request $ 8,124,600 Status Awarded Description This project will consist of a fiber to the home system to serve the communities of Bonita and Collinston in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. This will be an active Ethernet system with symmetrical speeds in excess of 20mbs. Equipment will consist of a large capacity router, a softswitch for voice, an IPTV headend for video and all associated electronics and buried fiber to implement the project. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant American Fiber Systems, Inc. Rochester, NY Application ID 774 Contact Richard Coyle 702-949-7934 rcoyle@afsnetworks.com Project title BTOP: Expanding & Enabling Broadband Technology & Competition in the Boise, ID area Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,710,332 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready Mid Mile project will provide underserved areas, anchor institutions, children, health care, education & businesses with cost effective scalable access to a state of the art high capacity fiber network designed to provide broadband services & enable multiple Last Mile Providers. Since 2000, AFS has deployed & currently operates 9 open access networks of similar or greater scale. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Native Broadband Satellite, LLC Anchorage, AK Application ID 775 Contact Jonathan Glass 212-286-8702 jglass@counciltree.com Project title Native Broadband Satellite Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, HI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 221,028,779 Status Application Not Funded Description Native Broadband will build, launch and operate a high capacity geostationary orbiting satellite bringing broadband services to households and institutions in the vast unserved and underserved rural areas of both Alaska and Hawaii. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant SRT Communications, Inc. Minot, ND Application ID 776 Contact Steven Lysne 701-858-5246 stevedl@srttel.com Project title SRT Communications-North Central ND FTTP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 35,173,370 Loan request $ 35,173,371 Status Application Not Funded Description SRT Communications proposes a FTTP upgrade to serve 25 of its rural North Dakota exchanges. This project will provide needed broadband services to households, businesses, and key community organizations that are currently underserved and will create the potential for increased business growth, public safety services and quality of life for the residents of these rural communities. 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 Everypath Communications West Chester, OH Application ID 777 Contact Don Shirley 513-484-1516 Project title Everypath Ambulatory Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 25,425,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Everypath Ambulatory Broadband Network is a complete "rural community broadband network on wheels" capable of delivering point-to-multipoint broadband to unserved markets. The broadband network is immediately deployable ("shovel-ready"), adaptable to market conditions, provides 100 percent coverage of targeted unserved census blocks, and builds a foundation for additional services. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant WildBlue Communications, Inc. Englewood, CO Application ID 778 Contact Lisa Scalpone 720-554-7507 lscalpone@wildbluecorp.com Project title Education, Training & Discounted Satellite Broadband Program for Rural Low-Income Persons in CO & WY Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CO, WY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 15,482,000 Status Application Not Funded Description WildBlue proposes a comprehensive program to educate, train and affordably provide satellite broadband to rural, low-income Colorado and Wyoming citizens. With its partner One Economy, WildBlue will provide community based education and training, free satellite broadband equipment, a subsidized netbook and permanent monthly fee reductions to unserved households and small community institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Free Public of Irvington N J Irvington, NJ Application ID 779 Contact Joan Whittaker 973-372-6400 jewelaine@aol.com Project title Public Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NJ Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 428,014 Status Application Not Funded Description The Irvington Public Library proposes to expand Internet access and broadband technology to Irvington,Essex County and neighboring communities. This will be accomplished through the addition of 25 laptop computers for loan to the general population. We will also upgrade the current T1 line. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant North Dakota Co. d/b/a SRT Minot, ND Application ID 782 Contact Steven Lysne 701-858-5246 stevedl@srttel.com Project title North Dakota Network Company Broadband Plan Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,238,906 Loan request $ 4,238,906 Status Application Not Funded Description North Dakota Network Company D/B/A SRT PCS Wireless, a subsidiary of SRT Communications, Inc., proposes a build out plan to serve 71 rural communities within North Dakota. This project will provide needed broadband services, both mobile and fixed, to households, business, and key community organizations that are currently underserved. 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 City of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Application ID 783 Contact Peter Koht 831-420-5154 pkoht@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us Project title Digital Infrastructure Accessibility Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 210,529 Status Application Not Funded Description The Santa Cruz Digital Infrastructure Accessibility Project seeks to increase accessibility and reliability of high bandwidth internet connectivity in Santa Cruz by creating redundant, high speed wireless connections to underserved populations whose ability to access the internet is impacted by economic factors. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Miami-Dade Broadband Coalition Miami, FL Application ID 787 Contact Kim Marcille 305-439-9326 kmarcille@knightcenter.org Project title Broadband Miami, a Bridge to the Future Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 64,073,264 Status Application Not Funded Description The Miami Dade Broadband Coalition will construct a robust broadband network that will connect community anchor institutions throughout Miami-Dade County and extend broadband services to our underserved communities. This shovel-ready initiative will create efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare, education and government, impact our economy, improve public safety, and create jobs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant American Fiber Systems, Inc. Rochester, NY Application ID 790 Contact Richard Coyle 702-949-7934 rcoyle@afsnetworks.com Project title BTOP: Expanding & Enabling Broadband Technology & Competition in Cobb County and Marietta, GA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,506,369 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready Mid Mile project will provide underserved areas, anchor institutions, children, health care, education & businesses with cost effective scalable access to a state of the art high capacity fiber network designed to provide broadband services & enable multiple Last Mile Providers. Since 2000 AFS has deployed & currently operates nine open access networks of similar or greater scale Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant CWLab International, Ltd. Thousand Oaks, CA Application ID 792 Contact Narisa Chu 805-498-6080 nchu@cwlabi.com Project title Farmer's Broadband Business Habitat Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, IL, OR, PA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,857,537 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will start with Fresno, CA to set up a Farmer's Broadband Business Habitat capable to use broadband as the base to transform the farm environment into a state-of-the-art business center for information, finance, telemedicine, distant learning, communications and smart grid energy applications.   Applicant City of Manchester NH Manchester, NH Application ID 794 Contact Jennie Angell 603-624-6577 jangell@manchesternh.gov Project title Youth Center Public Computers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 16,240 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will install 9 new pcs with networked printers, and a wifi access point, that are all connected to the internet via a 6 Meg connection. This public access computer center is located in The Regis Lemire Youth Center and is available free-of-charge to all city youth ages 10-18.   Applicant Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Manhattan, KS Application ID 799 Contact Harry Watts 785-587-6106 wattsh@kfb.org Project title Connect Kansas - Sustainable Broadband Adoption Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,962,912 Status Application Not Funded Description Kansas Farm Bureau and Connected Nation propose a statewide broadband adoption initiative in accordance with the requirements of the BTOP's sustainable broadband adoption category. The non-profit organizations are laying the foundation for unprecedented progress in digital literacy and use - the benefits of which will open a world of educational, economic, and social opportunities for Kansans. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant American Fiber Systems, Inc. Rochester, NY Application ID 801 Contact Richard Coyle 702-949-7934 rcoyle@afsnetworks.com Project title BTOP: Expanding & Enabling Broadband Technology & Competition in Gwinnett County, GA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 22,516,821 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready Mid Mile project will provide underserved areas, anchor institutions, children, health care, education & businesses with cost effective scalable access to a state of the art high capacity fiber network designed to provide broadband services & enable multiple Last Mile Providers. Since 2000 AFS has deployed & currently operates nine open access networks of similar or greater scale Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Reliable Link Dothan, AL Application ID 802 Contact Larry Pettis 334-836-1100 lpettis@veriqikdsl.com Project title Southeastern AL corner buildout Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,482,872 Status Application Not Funded Description It is our intentions to buildout a Wireless Internet system that will provide the outer parts of Houston County with a highspeed Internet solution. This area is had been without an option for access to the benefits of a Highspeed solution because of cost of build out. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant American Fiber Systems, Inc. Rochester, NY Application ID 804 Contact Richard Coyle 702-949-7934 rcoyle@afsnetworks.com Project title BTOP: Expanding & Enabling Broadband Technology & Competition in the Nashville, TN area Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,497,139 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready Mid Mile project will provide underserved areas, anchor institutions, children, health care, education & businesses with cost effective scalable access to a state of the art high capacity fiber network designed to provide broadband services & enable multiple Last Mile Providers. Since 2000 AFS has deployed & currently operates nine open access networks of similar or greater scale Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Muni-Link Pittsburgh, PA Application ID 806 Contact David Demko 412-322-5464 munilink@verizon.net Project title OMNINET PUBLIC SAFETY / SAFE SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 997,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Muni-Link, 501.c3 corporation is seeking BTOP funding to construct a wireless communication project named "OmniNet"in the Woodland Hills School District of Allegheny County, PA. The OmniNet will provide an open broadband network to serve school security applications and public safety communications and will enable wireless broadband connectivity to users and devices within the wireless zone. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Innovative I.T., Inc. Fresno, CA Application ID 807 Contact Brian Horton 559-294-0950 btop@innovative-fresno.com Project title Connected Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,917,338 Status Application Not Funded Description Partnering with low-income housing developers throughout California's Central Valley, Innovative I.T. endeavors to foster affordable broadband access through the installation of localized community networks, while solidifying sustainable adoption via an aggressive awareness and relevancy campaign. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 808 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Los Angeles Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,456,422 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 American Fiber Systems, Inc. Rochester, NY Application ID 809 Contact Richard Coyle 702-949-7934 rcoyle@afsnetworks.com Project title BTOP: Expanding & Enabling Broadband Technology & Competition in the Kansas City, MO and KS area Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KS, MO Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,129,946 Status Application Not Funded Description This shovel ready Mid Mile project will provide underserved areas, anchor institutions, children, health care, education & businesses with cost effective scalable access to a state of the art high capacity fiber network designed to provide broadband services & enable multiple Last Mile Providers. Since 2000 AFS has deployed & currently operates 9 open access networks of similar or greater scale. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Information Technology, Department of East Hartford, CT Application ID 810 Contact Diane Wallace 860-622-2419 diane.wallace@ct.gov Project title Access Connecticut: Expanding the State's Education and Public Safety Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 109,750,451 Status Application Not Funded Description This proposal's projects will expand the State's investment in both educational and public safety communications technology by serving additional schools, community anchor institutions, public media and public safety sites. This project adds additional broadband capacity that will be available to other providers to enhance the accessibility of high quality services throughout Connecticut. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Madison Telephone, LLC Madison, KS Application ID 811 Contact Mary Meyer 620-437-2353 mmeyer@madtel.net Project title Madison-Lamont FTTP Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,519,750 Loan request $ 3,519,750 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 763,634 Description Madison Telephone, LLC headquartered in Madison, Kansas, proposes to construct fiber-to-the premises throughout its certificated service area including the Kansas telephone exchanges of Madison and Lamont.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 815 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Unserved and Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 774,176 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its central offices in Cylinder, IA and Swea City, IA. The project will extend fiber facilities to three intermediate unserved or underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iowa Communications Network Des Moines, IA Application ID 817 Contact David Swanson 515-725-4726 david.swanson@iowa.gov Project title Iowa BTOP Middle Mile Infrastructure Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,603,089 Status Application Not Funded Description The Iowa Communications Network, a statewide network provider and FCC common carrier, proposes a 1G symmetrical Ethernet access network for 1030 educational facilities, hospitals, libraries, public safety, workforce development, and other Community Anchor Institution (CAI) locations to reduce network complexity, operational expenses, and cost per megabit, further driving broadband demand at CAIs. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The Hope Center, Inc. Gretna, LA Application ID 819 Contact Cheryl Magee 504-376-4575 cheryl.magee@hopecenterla.org Project title Jefferson Broadband Technology & Training Access Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,085,466 Status Application Not Funded Description The Hope Center, Inc. in partnership if the Jefferson Parish Community Action Centers and the Jefferson Workforce Connection is applying to seeking funding to provide public computer centers in 7 community action centers. The centers would allow access to broadband technology education to the low income individuals, senior citizens, and disadvantaged youth, who would not normally have access. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Application ID 821 Contact Jannette Adams 662-254-3434 jsadams@mvsu.edu Project title Mississippi Delta Broadband Expansion Project--BTOP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 124,964,734 Status Application Not Funded Description The MS Delta Broadband Expansion Project will deploy state-of-the-art high speed internet access to underserved and rural communities in 18 counties. We will deliver affordable, reliable, net-neutrality fixed and mobile broadband services to residents, businesses, anchor institutions, and public safety entities, creating thousands of new jobs for the region. 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 WorkForce West Virginia Charleston, WV Application ID 823 Contact Robert Fernatt 304-558-2660 rfernatt@workforcewv.org Project title WorkForce West Virginia One-Stop Public Computer Center Modernization Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,105,992 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,901,600 Description This project proposal is to enhance and expand public-use computers, connection speeds, and wireless capabilities at 20 WorkForce West Virginia One-Stop offices throughout the state. The proposed enhancements will enable broadband access to partner organizations and customers, including the unemployed, disabled, veterans, youth, the aged and low income individuals. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Circle, MT Application ID 826 Contact Erin Lutts 406-377-7438 elutts@midrivers.com Project title Broadband for Eastern Montana's Frontier Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 8,283,582 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) broadband services to four extremely remote, rural and completely unserved areas across seven counties of Eastern Montana. Without grant assistance, the businesses, students, elderly, and others in this 2,640 square-mile area may never have access to the economic, educational, and health-related benefits of reliable wireline broadband service. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Regents of the University of California Davis, CA Application ID 827 Contact Thomas Nesbitt 916-734-1358 thomas.nesbitt@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu Project title California Telehealth Network Expansion and Enhancement Initiative - NTIA/BTOP Infrastructure Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 29,600,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The California Telehealth Network (CTN) was established in 2007 with a grant from the Federal Communications Commission's Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) for $22.1 million. This BTOP Infrastructure application applies for federal funds to expand the CTN to add 1137 additional sites to the system to bring broadband for health and health care related applications. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant University of Alaska Statewide Office of Information Technology Fairbanks, AK Application ID 828 Contact Andrew Parkerson-Gray 907-474-6000 fyosp@uaf.edu Project title Bridging the e-Skills Gap in Alaska Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,525,936 Status Application Not Funded Description This project creates a coordinated framework for technology literacy leading to sustainable adoption of broadband technology by a wide spectrum of end-users across Alaska using resources provided by a variety of public agencies and institutions. A cadre of local Village Internet Agents will be equipped with information technology skills of immediate help to new broadband users in the community. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Ketchikan d/b/a Ketchikan Public Utilities Ketchikan, AK Application ID 829 Contact Karl Amylon 907-228-5603 karl@city.ketchikan.ak.us Project title Wireless Broadband 4.9 GHz Public Safety and Commercial 2.4 GHz WIFI Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 356,420 Loan request $ 356,420 Status Application Not Funded Description KPU's grant request is for the deployment of a WIFI broadband wireless system that has both a 2.4 GHz commercial broadband WIFI radio capability and a 4.9 GHz public safety broadband radio capability built into the same transmitter unit that will be mounted on telephone poles. Project includes, transmitters, network interface line powering equipment, notebook computers and installation. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant University of Alaska Statewide Office of Information Technology Fairbanks, AK Application ID 831 Contact Andrew Parkerson-Gray 907-474-6000 fyosp@uaf.edu Project title Enhancing Alaska's Rural Community Computing Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 21,683,659 Status Application Not Funded Description The University of Alaska will expand public access to broadband services and enhance broadband capacity at community colleges, public libraries, rural health and tribal government facilities that permit public use of computing resources. The project provides employment resulting from construction and renovation of facilities, and staffing of local public computing centers.   Applicant Cleveland, City of Cleveland, OH Application ID 832 Contact Norberto Colon 216-623-5126 dfritz@city.cleveland.oh.us Project title City of Cleveland Broadband Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 15,087,499 Status Application Not Funded Description Cleveland envisions a robust citywide wireless network infrastructure that will provide citizens, businesses, social institutions and visitors with access throughout the entire city. This infrastructure will be driven by the development and integration of collaborative public and private partnerships, and will support end-to-end wireless enterprise application solutions for the city's constituents Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Bluegrass Area Development District Lexington, KY Application ID 833 Contact David New 859-269-8021 shanen@bgadd.org Project title Bluegrass Broadband Access for Seniors Program BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 96,080 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide broadband service access to rural and semi-rural senior citizens, and increase the access and adoption rates by establishing broadband accessible workstations in Community Senior Citizens Centers, and developing an end-user manual, brochures, and train-the-trainer curriculum to provide on-going instruction and support for workstation users and Community Senior Citizens Center staff. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Cherokee Cablevision Inc Cherokee, NC Application ID 834 Contact Charles Baldwin 561-247-3889 cherokeecablevision@bitstream.org Project title CATV Upgrade for Cherokee Reservation Program BIP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,685,600 Loan request $ 75,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project seeks funding to upgrade an existing coaxial CATV network to an all fiber(FTTH) architecture to provide broadband internet access and enhanced services to residents of the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina. Due to the rugged, mountainous terrain of this area, no other broadband service is available on the reservation and the residents therefore only have access to dial-up. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Gustavus Gustavus, AK Application ID 836 Contact Sean Neilson 907-697-2810 info@corvid.info Project title Gustavus Community Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 133,836 Status Application Not Funded Description Bring fast, reliable and affordable internet access to all citizens of Gustavus, Alaska. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation Atlanta, GA Application ID 838 Contact Serelia Woods 404-385-0866 serelia.woods@osp.gatech.edu Project title Direct to Discovery Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,520,062 Status Application Not Funded Description Direct to Discovery brings real scientists and their research into K-12 classrooms. It provides interactive and engaging learning opportunities via broadband networking and HD videoconferencing. The project goes beyond merely demonstrating and evangelizing broadband applications. It implements a broadband application and provides immediate and lasting benefit for the community.   Applicant NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 839 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) West Tennessee Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 26,209,282 Loan request $ 24,908,718 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a comprehensive rural solution on a cooperative basis for West Tennessee. This new software defined radio network will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades and the proposed 700 mhz public safety network on the same network. This open network will enable broadband any time, any where to those who can't access and/or can't afford high speed internet access. 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 ASIAPACIFIC MATERIALS, LLC FAIRFAX, VA Application ID 843 Contact Robert Fitzgerald 571-205-2469 robfitzgerald1@verizon.net Project title Marathon-Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie Broadband Buildout Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 400,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide next-generation broadband Internet access to rural, unserved and underserved parts of Marathon, Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties in Wisconsin. The project will deliver rich applications including social and job networking to enable economic development, and be based on fixed wireless technology which sets a new bar for performance relative to cost. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant KLM (affiliate of RBJ) Rich Hill, MO Application ID 854 Contact Molly Dahlgren 402-426-6297 mdahlgren@americanbb.com Project title KLM Fiber to Premise Exchange Network Upgrade Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 8,678,755 Status Application Not Funded Description The KLM Fiber to the Premise Exchange Network Upgrades project will replace and upgrade the legacy copper based telecommunications networks serving the Rich Hill, Metz, Deerfield, and Richards telephone exchanges. The upgraded exchange networks will utilize a GPON (gigabit passive optical network) design with the capability to deliver broadband applications at throughput rates that exceed 20 Mbps. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Agavue LLC Albuquerque, NM Application ID 856 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Agavue New Mexico North Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,475,763 Loan request $ 8,821,712 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband wireless deployment across northern rural New Mexico Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant School Board of Miami-Dade County Miami, FL Application ID 858 Contact Iraida Mendez-Cartaya 305-995-1497 imendez@dadeschools.net Project title Miami-Dade County Public Schools -Get Connected -Go Global-Sustainable Broadband Adoption Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,473,506 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 3,473,448 Description M-DCPS "Get Connected - Go Global"Sustainable Broadband Adoption brings educational equity to vulnerable students/families. By providing technology tools and access to the internet, we empower these families to improve their quality of life as they bridge the digital divide. Marketing efforts will create awareness about educational benefits to "being connected"and the value of staying connected. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant dmod Inc. Dallas, TX Application ID 860 Contact Thomas Ellis 214-929-0067 tommy@dmod.biz Project title High Efficiency RF Amplifiers for Wireless Base Stations Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 538,543 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is to provide a new type of highly efficient RF power amplifiers for wireless base stations. By incorporating this new technology, initial capitol expenses as well as the overall operating costs for new base stations can be significantly reduced, resulting in lower access costs to the consumer. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 863 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Last Mile Project for Unserved and Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 783,270 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes nine Last Mile projects to extend fiber facilities to five unserved and four underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. 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 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Fort Walton Beach, FL Application ID 864 Contact Brenda Bailey 850-651-7200 bbailey@clerkofcourts.cc Project title Okaloosa County Fiber Optic Densification Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,386,694 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of the project is to efficiently serve the communication needs of the citizens by expanding cost effective broadband infrastructure to critical community anchor institutions and to provide dark fiber for incumbents to provide last mile services to 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 International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc. Hokes Bluff, AL Application ID 865 Contact Scott Lee 256-492-1000 scott.lee@ibec.net Project title IBEC - Service Area 1 Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,977,045 Loan request $ 20,311,613 Status Application Not Funded Description IBEC BPL High-speed Broadband Services in cooperation with Baldwin EMC, Franklin EC, Joe Wheeler EMC, Pioneer EC. Offering service to more than 118,000 homes, businesses and Critical Community Institutions, that are not served at all or underserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 869 Contact Teena Belcik 405-821-0350 tbelcik@okcu.edu Project title Intergenerational Public Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,312,193 Status Application Not Funded Description OCU's Intergenerational Public Computer Center will be a leading edge facility where area residents may use the full range of broadband services. It will further provide health and employment educational courses and seminars, child development services and education, and community outreach to vulnerable populations. University professors and selected students will serve as educators. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Agavue, LLC Albuquerque, NM Application ID 870 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Agavue New Mexico South Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,049,428 Loan request $ 3,173,894 Status Application Not Funded Description This application proposes to cover 48 communities in 16 unservered and underserved Service Areas consisting of rural and economically challenged areas of Southern New Mexico. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Agavue, LLC Albuquerque, NM Application ID 872 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Agavue Texas Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 28,913,379 Loan request $ 30,093,516 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband wireless deployment across Texas Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Arizona Telephone Company Phoenix, AZ Application ID 873 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title Arizona 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 $ 2,660,065 Status Application Not Funded Description Arizona 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 The Stoutland Telephone Company Stoutland, MO Application ID 874 Contact Timothy Ulrich 608-664-4114 timothy.ulrich@tdstelecom.com Project title The Stoutland Telephone Company: Project to serve rural, remote and unserved establishments Program BIP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,224,204 Status Application Not Funded Description The Stoutland 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 ALABAMA FINANCE DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION Montgomery, AL Application ID 875 Contact Arthur Bess 334-242-3118 art.bess@isd.alabama.gov Project title Alabama Metro-E Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 20,905,658 Status Application Not Funded Description The State of Alabama will upgrade its state data network to provide robust, converged voice and data network access to state agency and public safety offices throughout Alabama. Underserved offices will gain access to faster bandwidth, greater reliability, improved web-based application experience, improved network security, Voice over IP and Video service applications, and more. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Allegiance Communications Shawnee, OK Application ID 877 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Allegiance Fiber To The Home Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR, KS, OK, TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 31,436,003 Status Application Withdrawn Description Fiber to the home deployment across Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Highland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Sunbright, TN Application ID 878 Contact Roger Galloway 423-628-2750 roger@highlandtel.net Project title Coalfield Broadband Services Program BIP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,204,422 Status Application Not Funded Description The Coalfield Broadband project will provide state-of-the-art communication services while enhancing broadband communication options to the current and future citizens of the Coalfield area. The network will provide infrastructure for affordable bandwidth and services, and will integrate public safety, public health, education and other government use. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Watervliet Housing Authority Watervliet, NY Application ID 880 Contact Charles Patricelli 518-273-4717 cpatricelli@watervliethousing.org Project title WHA PCC Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Status Application Not Funded Description We will upgrade or purchase and install new computers at Watervliet and Cohoes Public Libraries, install internet access at the historical annex of the Reformed Church, and wireless access for city centers in Watervliet in order to provide the disadvantaged and underprivileged residents of Watervliet and Cohoes an environment to learn and expand their knowledge of computers.   Applicant Great Plains Communications, Inc. Blair, NE Application ID 883 Contact Riley Garrigan 402-426-9511 rgarrigan@gpcom.com Project title Great Plains Communications Fiber-to-the-Node/Fiber-to-the-Home Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 11,846,320 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand the availability of broadband service to previously unserved customers in rural areas of Great Plains Communications' territory in Nebraska. The last-mile project will combine FTTN/FTTH deployment with the construction of transport spans that will benefit not only the unserved areas but also other rural areas of Nebraska with improved connectivity. 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 Advanced Regional Communication Cooperative Inc Clarion, PA Application ID 884 Contact John Stroup 814-538-9112 johnstroup@clarionhospital.org Project title Advanced Regional Communications Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,691,999 Loan request $ 2,164,400 Status Application Not Funded Description Remote advanced communications project providing last mile service to a underserved area within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through a reliable open access wireless network system owned and operated by a regional cooperative. 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 Watervliet Housing Authority Watervliet, NY Application ID 885 Contact Charles Patricelli 518-273-4717 cpatricelli@watervliethousing.org Project title WHA BTOP Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 314,758 Status Application Not Funded Description By providing free broadband internet to almost 1500 tenants, we will help bridge the technical divide between low-income residents and the rest of the community. In today's job market having a basic computer knowledge is vital. Giving these residents free access to computers and internet, will help them in a very competative job market to obtain employment that will result at a higher income. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Application ID 887 Contact Laura Ito 213-978-3322 laura.ito@lacity.org Project title Los Angeles' Computer Access Network ("L.A.-CAN") Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,496,157 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 7,496,157 Description The City of Los Angeles' Computer Access Network ("L.A.-CAN") will provide a high speed access point to the Internet at 188 public computer centers strategically deployed at neighborhood libraries, workforce training, community and recreation centers. For about $0.36 cents in ARRA funds per consumer served, L.A.-CAN will provide many Angelenos with their only link to broadband Internet access. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant The Peetz Cooperative Telephone CO Peetz, CO Application ID 888 Contact Brent Davis 970-334-2220 brent@peetzplace.com Project title Peetz Last Mile Program BIP Proposed Project Area CO, NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,513,850 Status Awarded Description The Peetz Co-operative Telephone Company will deploy broadband infrastructure in and around the Peetz Community using a combination of technologies. This deployment within the remote, unserved farming community will create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Anchor institutions within the community will have connectivity to necessary distance learning and public safety applications.   Applicant CYTEC Software Systems, Inc. Ridgeland, MS Application ID 889 Contact Oscar deLeon 601-362-1612 oscar@cytecsys.com Project title Wireless Broadband Access to Rural Mississippi Delta Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,058,387 Loan request $ 3,822,718 Status Application Not Funded Description Build-out a mesh-based, wireless network in 46 rural towns and communities in the improvished Mississippi Delta region. The network will offer broadband accessbility to small rural towns where access is unavailable or available on a limited basis. 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 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Application ID 890 Contact Courtney Swaney 512-471-6424 c_frazier@austin.utexas.edu Project title Broadband University Innovation for Low-Density Deployments (BUILD) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,225,969 Status Application Not Funded Description We will develop a highly innovative 700 MHz wireless broadband last mile system based on 4G cellular standards (WiMAX, LTE) and WiFi, leveraging our leading research in these areas. The solution will be deployed in several under-served cities and rural areas east of Austin to initially reach nearly 100,000 potential subscribers. It will be sustainable and promote open Internet best practices. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Nelson County Virginia Lovingston, VA Application ID 891 Contact Stephen Carter 434-263-7000 scarter@nelsoncounty.org Project title Nelson County Virginia Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,826,646 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,826,646 Description Installation of a fiber optic backbone from Afton to Colleen in Nelson County will enable the provision of affordable broadband communications serving middle mile tenants, providing for the provision of last mile services, encouraging competition and economic development, growing existing business, attracting new business and enabling home based business, telework and telemedicine. 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 Maryland State Department of Education Baltimore, MD Application ID 893 Contact Janice Quinton 410-767-0514 jquinton@msde.state.md.us Project title Libraries WOW (Without Walls) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MD Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,352,322 Status Application Not Funded Description Libraries WOW! will provide education, awareness, training, access, equipment, and support to job seekers, health information seekers (especially those persons over 65), small business owners and potential owners, and persons with disabilities through mobile public computing centers, operated by Maryland public libraries, at convenient locations across the state.   Applicant Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. Warsaw, NY Application ID 895 Contact Kenneth Oakley, PhD, FACHE 585-786-6275 wnyrbhn@r-ahec.org Project title WNY Broadband Computer Opportunity Program (WNY BCOP) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 822,188 Status Application Not Funded Description The WNY Broadband Computer Opportunities Program(WNY BCOP): Bring sustainable broadband adoption in rural communities through easy access to education and training for rural users with a variety of computer-based applications. A key innovation is the use of a mobile computer lab which can be deployed to remote areas where users can access education and training using computers and broadband.   Applicant Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. Warsaw, NY Application ID 897 Contact Kenneth Oakley, PhD, FACHE 585-786-6275 wnyrbhn@r-ahec.org Project title Western New York Telehealth Initiative (WNY TI) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,258,157 Status Application Not Funded Description The WNY R-AHEC is proposing a regional telehealth network to bring enhanced broadband enabled healthcare to rural and underserved counties in WNY. This network will initially connect 32 rural and underserved healthcare facilities with tertiary care medical centers and teaching facilities in Buffalo and Rochester, NY. The proposal advances an existing $7.2M FCC RHCPP initiative.   Applicant San Diego County Office of Education San Diego, CA Application ID 898 Contact Harry Bloom 858-467-1549 hbloom@sdcoe.net Project title CloudConnect Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,574,646 Status Application Not Funded Description This project increases broadband demand by merging innovative technology and awareness campaigns with teacher coaching. CloudConnect provides mature educational resources and distance learning to all student populations, especially late adopters of broadband services. CloudConnect extends the learning day, facilitates distance learning and promotes the importance of broadband adoption. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Tincan Spokane, WA Application ID 899 Contact Karen Michaelson 509-744-0972 tincaninfo@tincan.org Project title Spokane Broadband Technology Alliance: Public Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,283,723 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,283,641 Description This project establishes or enhances 17 public computer centers to maximize access throughout Spokane's poorest neighborhoods. The centers will provide training for vulnerable populations including teens, unemployed, homeless and victims of domestic violence, as well as small businesses. Training ranges from basic Internet searching and accessing resources to social media and video publishing. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant The Rector and Visitors of University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Application ID 901 Contact Gerald Kane 434-924-6142 gjk5y@virginia.edu Project title VoIP Implementation Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 709,277 Status Application Not Funded Description UVa-Wise has been researching voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) as an avenue to replace our analog-based telephone system and enhance communication amount its faculty, staff, and students. VoIP would utilize our existing network infrastructure investment while helping the College to reduce annual telecommunications costs.   Applicant St Croix Services, Inc Hammond, WI Application ID 903 Contact Murray Lestrud 715-796-7000 mlestrud@scecnet.net Project title St. Croix Services - WiMAX Deployment Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN, WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,192,013 Status Application Not Funded Description St. Croix Services seeks stimulus funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in St. Croix and surrounding counties in Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. Lafayette, LA Application ID 904 Contact Joshua Chamblin 337-258-6329 jchamblin@acadian.com Project title Saving Lives With Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA, MS, TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 107,450 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is intended to enhance the quality of healthcare, and save lives, by improving ambulance dispatch capabilities and emergency communications. We seek to utilize these funds to purchase Vehicle Area Network (VAN) broadband equipment for 25 ambulances that service rural and urban patients in our tri-state service area which encompasses 38 parishes and counties in TX, LA, and MS.   Applicant Cascade Networks, Inc. Longview, WA Application ID 905 Contact Jason Petrillo 360-442-4414 jason@cni.net Project title Cascade Networks 2010 IBO Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR, WA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,296,087 Loan request $ 2,296,087 Status Application Not Funded Description The Cascade Networks 2010 IBO project will extend our service reach beyond our current service area or the service areas of our competitors thereby providing services not previously available to 2618 homes in Cowlitz County, Washington and Columbia County, Oregon. The network will consist of a fiber optic network with a 900 MHz wireless network overbuild. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Reservation Telephone Cooperative Parshall, ND Application ID 907 Contact Royce Aslakson 701-862-5224 royce@restel.com Project title Last Mile Broadband to Rural ND and MT Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT, ND Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,950,000 Loan request $ 10,950,000 Status Awarded Description This Last Mile Broadband project, using Fiber-to-the-Home technology, brings affordable and reliable broadband access and video services to underserved rural areas in western North Dakota and eastern Montana communities in and around the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, including the remote Squaw Gap service area and the partially remote Mandaree, New Town, Parshall and Roseglen service area.   Applicant Greenfly Networks Inc. Billings, MT Application ID 908 Contact Mauro Calvi 406-794-0221 mauro.calvi@clearfly.net Project title Ethernet First Mile Broadband in 11 Montana Rural Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,805,711 Loan request $ 1,805,711 Status Application Not Funded Description Clearfly intends to utilize stimulus funding to deploy 20-45 Mbits/sec EFM and advanced DSL capabilities to 11 markets in Montana. One of its customers, Billings Clinic, a major health-care provider in the State, will be the primary Community Anchor Tenant and will utilize the significant bandwidth upgrade to provide advanced medical services to 20 partners in 11 rural communities of 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 Mid-Wisconsin DBS, LLC Iola, WI Application ID 909 Contact Peggy Kudronowicz 715-445-2001 directv@midwisdbs.com Project title Mid-Wisconsin DBS WiMAX Deployment Program BIP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,946,507 Status Application Not Funded Description Mid-Wisconsin DBS seeks stimulus funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in central Wisconsin. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant CBN Connect Inc. Plattsburgh, NY Application ID 910 Contact Howard Lowe 518-564-2214 hlowe@cbnconnect.org Project title CBN Connect Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,780,000 Loan request $ 11,220,000 Status Application Not Funded Description CBN Connect will build an open access Middle Mile fiber network connecting critical facilities and anchor institutions in un/underserved rural, remote areas in Clinton, Essex, Franklin counties, NY, to provide transport to retail service providers. Goals: stimulate sustainable economic growth, save/create jobs, encourage capital investment, enable our citizens to succeed in the global marketplace. 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 Health Care & Rehab Services of Southeastern Vermont, Inc. Springfield, VT Application ID 911 Contact Judith Hayward 802-886-4567 jhayward@hcrs.org Project title Interactive Virtual Access (IVA) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 743,822 Status Application Not Funded Description Through Interactive Virtual Access, Health Care & Rehab Services of Southeastern Vermont, a non-profit Community Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities service organization, and project partners, will place interactive video technology in key locations in order to faciltate greater access to care for clients. This equipment will also be used to train staff/participate in learning exchanges. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Jisp Internet Stockton, IL Application ID 913 Contact Bill Williams 815-947-2074 bwilliams@aircommunications.com Project title Jisp expansion Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 147,500 Loan request $ 162,500 Status Application Not Funded Description To increase the area that Jisp Internet serves with broadband internet service by adding infrastructure. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant YAS Corporation Boston, MA Application ID 915 Contact Siamak Yassini 617-585-9233 sia@yas.com Project title Broadband Career Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,860,798 Status Application Not Funded Description YAS proposes a Broadband Career Center web portal for displaced workers to transition to careers in broadband created by expansion into unserved areas & workforce retirement. The center provides shared infrastructure using proven technology and competency based approach to facilitate cost effective skills assessment, career development, & training for use by partner institutions and organizations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Techcore Consultants II, DBA Almega Bedford, TX Application ID 918 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Techcore Consultants II dba Almeg (California/Oregon) Program BIP Proposed Project Area CA, OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,376,952 Loan request $ 2,473,970 Status Application Not Funded Description California and Oregon rural wireless and HFC broadband deployment Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Adak Eagle Enterprises, LLC Anchorage, AK Application ID 920 Contact Randy Trost 503-612-4422 rtrost@gvnw.com Project title Aleutian Fiber Connection Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 242,169,019 Loan request $ 5,800,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Propose building an undersea middle mile fiber optic network to service all communities, citizens, corporations and public entities that make up the rural Aleutian Islands of remote Alaska. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Applied Information Management Institute Omaha, NE Application ID 921 Contact Bradley McPeak 402-345-5025 brad@aiminstitute.org Project title Nebraska Public Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,377,234 Status Application Not Funded Description The Nebraska Public Computer Centers Project will serve the employment and training needs of vulnerable populations in East Omaha and the eleven-county area comprising the Panhandle. The project will offer online trainings to participants to increase employability, promote career exploration and assessment, foster entrepreneurship, and ignite growth in these economically-suppressed communities.   Applicant SkyTerra Public Safety Access LLC Reston, VA Application ID 922 Contact Jeff Carlisle 703-390-2001 jeff.carlisle@skyterra.com Project title Public Safety Broadband Devices Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 37,055,628 Status Application Not Funded Description SkyTerra will develop and assist in deploying two different types of wireless handheld broadband equipment devices for public safety agencies and will conduct a multi-year awareness and training program. The devices will be the first to operate on both the 700 MHz public safety spectrum and on the L-band satellite spectrum used by many first responders. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant SC STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION COLUMBIA, SC Application ID 924 Contact Khushru Tata 803-896-5406 tata@sctechsystem.edu Project title SC REACH FOR SUCCESS - PCC Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,903,040 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 5,903,040 Description The South Carolina technical and community college system proposes South Carolina Ready to Educate, Activate, Connect and provide Health Information for Success Public Computing Centers (SC REACH FOR SUCCESS PCC) , a broad-based, statewide solution for enhancing awareness and providing middle- and last-mile broadband access to the rural, unserved and underserved populations of South Carolina. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant TCU Community Partnership Inc. Colton, CA Application ID 925 Contact Deidra Wonsey 951-682-4646 grantwriter34@mhmandassociates.com Project title Energy and Technologies, Resource and Training Center (ETRTC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,546,775 Status Application Not Funded Description The Energy & Technologies, Resource Training Center and satellite sites covering 460.6 sq. mi. of rural communities will engage 3808 seniors, 16720 dislocated/jobless people, 198 small businesses, and 1751 entrepreneurs in accessing and subscribing to affordable, high speed broadband while promoting innovative access to medical health services, quality training, and in creating 225 rural jobs.   Applicant Ralls County Electric Cooperative New London, MO Application ID 928 Contact Daniel Strode 573-985-8711 mike@pulsebroadband.net Project title Ralls County Electric Fiber-to-the-Home Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,548,908 Loan request $ 9,548,909 Status Awarded Description RCEC proposes to build and operate a fiber optic network to the residential and commercial members of the cooperative as well to underserved safety and anchor agencies in our service area. This project is designed to allow multiple qualified vendors to offer services on the system. The project is intended to be a demonstration project, and non-proprietary data will be shared. 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 Wired Road Galax, VA Application ID 929 Contact Thomas Maynard 276-579-9442 maynarm@gmail.com Project title The Wired Road Network Expansion Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,946,418 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand a regional open access fiber network into two underserved rural areas in Carroll and Grayson Counties. This shovel-ready project will result in affordable, symmetric, 100 megabit fiber services to residents, businesses, and critical community facilities. Project goals are to promote job creation, enhance public safety, improve healthcare, and modernize education. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Central Management Services Springfield, IL Application ID 931 Contact Lori Sorenson 217-557-6565 lori.sorenson@illinois.gov Project title Illinois Century Network BIG: Bringing Illinois Gigaspeeds Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 103,357,012 Status Application Not Funded Description The Illinois Century Network is the largest state broadband network in the nation, serving nearly 8,000 schools, universities, libraries, health care providers, government and public safety agencies. This 3-year plan to migrate the network backbone from carrier-leased line circuits to State-owned fiber will cut costs, increase bandwidth, and expand service to homes and 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 Tohono O'odham Utility Authority Sells, AZ Application ID 933 Contact Charles Wiese 918-688-0463 dan.carter@mgi-eng.com Project title Tohono O'odham Last Mile FTTH and Wireless Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,307,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Tohono O'odham will provide fiber to the home (FTTH) and wireless node capabilities further enhancing the existing broadband base and creating job opportunities, particulary home based jobs.   Applicant Union Telephone Company Mountain View, WY Application ID 936 Contact John Woody 307-782-6131 johnw@unionwireless.com Project title Wyoming Broadband from Union Wireless Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO, UT, WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 30,030,185 Status Application Not Funded Description The Wyoming Broadband Project will expand the footprint of the Union Wireless network to cover all areas of Wyoming be it served, underserved or un-served with high speed wireless services. This network, will utilize the latest in 3G technology to provide speeds up to 7.2 mbps. Union Wireless will expand our network from 200 cell sites in Wyoming to over 400 cell sites in five years. 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 ECF LLC Montpelier, VT Application ID 939 Contact Leslie Nulty 802-324-1496 lenulty84@gmail.com Project title East Central Vermont Community Fiber Network Program BIP Proposed Project Area VT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 69,312,644 Status Application Not Funded Description An initiative of 21 towns in a completely rural and highly unserved and underserved area of Vermont to build and operate a universal, open-access fiber-to-the-premise network and provide a wide range of commercial and public services to all households, businesses, government and other institutions in the area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Greensboro Greensboro, NC Application ID 940 Contact Jennifer Fogleman 336-373-2490 jennifer.fogleman@greensboro-nc.gov Project title Public Computer Center Expansion at the City of Greensboro Library and Employment Service Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 199,728 Status Application Not Funded Description We plan to create a small business/career center in our Central Library,expand the WiFi capacity at neighborhood libraries and develop a training lab with portable computers at each neighborhood library.The plans for the JobLink Center include converting the main campus into a wireless facility with laptops available for mobile classrooms and to extend fiber cabling to the new JobLink facility. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NationsLine Inc. Roanoke, VA Application ID 941 Contact Stephen Athanson 540-444-2169 sathanson@nationsline.com Project title Public Housing Access to Affordable Broadband (PHAAB) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area DC, MD, VA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,880,429 Status Application Not Funded Description The project seeks to install telecommunications equipment in public housing developments in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area to provide very low cost broadband to the underserved residents.   Applicant Lane Council of Governments Eugene, OR Application ID 942 Contact Milo Mecham 541-682-4023 mmecham@lcog.org Project title Oregon South Central Regional Fiber Consortium Lighting the Fiber Middle Mile Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,375,000 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 8,325,530 Description The Oregon South Central Rural Fiber Consortium Lighting the Fiber Middle Mile Project will bring broadband at needed speeds over currently dark fiber path from Eugene to Klamath Falls, and from Eugene to Roseburg in Douglas County, to community anchor institutions in unserved and underserved portions of Lane, Douglas, and Klamath counties in Oregon, including Klamath Tribal institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant NationsLine Inc. Roanoke, VA Application ID 943 Contact Stephen Athanson 540-444-2169 sathanson@nationsline.com Project title NationsLine Sustainable Adoption Proposal Program BTOP Proposed Project Area DC, MD, VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 480,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The NationsLine proposal is intended in increase sustainable demand for broadband among overlooked low income consumers in Maryland, Virginia and DC. NationsLine proposal would promote broadband and provide free customer premise to low income subscribers.   Applicant Iowa Communications Network Des Moines, IA Application ID 944 Contact Mark Dayton 515-725-4778 Mark.Dayton@iowa.gov Project title Iowa BTOP Sustainable Broadband Adoption Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,724,400 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will upgrade one of the world's first and largest video conferencing networks, the ICN. The legacy MPEG2/ATM based system will be upgraded to an industry compatible H.323/SIP platform to sustain broadband video conferencing services to 730 community anchor institutions (CAIs), and provide services for 270 vulnerable K-12 schools, a 37 percent increase in broadband adoption. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant UTAH TELECOMMUNICATION OPEN INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY West Valley City, UT Application ID 945 Contact Paul Recanzone 801-599-4866 paul@ohivey.com Project title UTOPIA OSPN FTTP SBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency, Open Service Provider Network, Fiber to the Premises, currently deployed model here integrates SBA with LM and MM applications. Here Special Assessment Areas (SAA) triple the requested federal investment while executing community fiber awareness campaigns. 16 cities founded UTOPIA, the agency designed to receive Utah's BTOP stimulus funds.   Applicant Contact Network Inc. d/b/a InLine Birmingham, AL Application ID 948 Contact Vickie Edwards 205-278-8133 vedwards@inline.com Project title Southern Mississippi Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 27,817,901 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed project will develop a broadband infrastructure throughout 17 counties in Southern Mississippi, from Jasper County in the north to Hattiesburg and McComb, in the south. The project will provide high speed internet services to both residents and commercial clients through a hybrid network implementation consisting of fiber cabling and broadcasted wireless service. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant BeamSpeed, LLC Yuma, AZ Application ID 949 Contact Philip Merrill 602-952-6865 rford@winog.org Project title Beamspeed Rural Expansion Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 2,014 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide broadband access to a large underserved area by deploying a Motorola WiMAX system. This will provide the communities within the project service area the same service opportunities that already exist in major metropolitan markets around the country using the same technology used by a company named "Clearwire" using the exact same system, design and deployment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Longmont, City of Longmont, CO Application ID 951 Contact Judith Anderson 303-651-8475 judith.anderson@ci.longmont.co.us Project title Longmont Digital Inclusion Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 324,684 Status Application Not Funded Description This project seeks to remove barriers to broadband Internet access for all city residents and assist job seekers and small business people in getting back to work by updating and creating labs at the Public Library, the Senior Center, & the Youth Center. Laptops will be available for loan from the Library and Senior Center. A laptop lab will allow training to be held wherever there is Wifi access. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant TCU Community Partnership Inc. Colton, CA Application ID 953 Contact Deidra Wonsey 951-682-4646 grantwriter34@mhmandassociates.com Project title Sustainable Broadband Adoption Community Connectivity Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 611,763 Status Application Not Funded Description TCU's Broadband Adoption Program (BAP) is an innovative program in Cabazon, CA that promotes broadband subscription and use through education that promotes demand, awareness, and access to health care delivery education, treatment, and support services among rural s underserved seniors, displaced workers, and small businesses in access and awareness of broadband as well as innovative access.   Applicant Lonesome Pine Regional Library Wise, VA Application ID 954 Contact Amy Bond 276-328-8325 abond@lprlibrary.org Project title Broadband Computing for Southwest Virginia at Lonesome Pine Regional Library Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 372,612 Status Application Not Funded Description Lonesome Pine Regional Library proposes to expand public computer access and capacity by providing essential, free broadband access to the Internet through its library branches for the public in Southwest Virginia. Fiber-based broadband will address current demand and connection speed problems and will make possible opportunities to expand promotion of valuable online resources and services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Nevada System oof Higher Education Reno, NV Application ID 958 Contact Edward Anderson 775-789-3710 eandrsn@nevada.edu Project title Nevada Rural Broadband Access Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NV Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,582,400 Status Application Not Funded Description This middle mile project will establish low or no cost broadband, fiber optic based transport capability to the rural community anchor and public safety institutions served by the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Department of Transportation, and the Dept. of Information Technology along the I-80 and U.S. 50 corridors between Reno and Elko, NV and Reno and Ely, NV. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association East Hazel Crest, IL Application ID 960 Contact Edward Paesel 708-922-4670 paesel@ssmma.org Project title SSMMA Regional Broadband Connectivity Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 55,618,294 Status Application Not Funded Description The SSMMA broadband connectivity project will implement a fiber optic based broadband network infrastructure providing broadband Ethernet and dark fiber connectivity to over 400 anchor institutions in the region including schools, libraries, medical and healthcare facilities, public safety facilities, public computer centers and other public sector entities, and economic development districts. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant AUDEAMUS Kerman, CA Application ID 961 Contact Mitch Drake 559-846-5200 mdrake@sebastiancorp.com Project title Westside Broadband Project for Rural Central California-San Joaquin, Tranquillity, and West Fresno Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,741,505 Loan request $ 2,741,505 Status Awarded Description Build a fiber-based broadband infrastructure for the unserved and underserved "Westside"communities of San Joaquin, Tranquillity, and a portion of rural west Fresno County, CA. This last-mile project will provide much-needed broadband access to approximately 5,000 people as well as connections for businesses, schools, medical facilities, government and other community anchor institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Community Outreach Services Corporation Detroit, MI Application ID 962 Contact Janeen Wiltse 248-685-2421 neen34@aol.com Project title Community Outreach Services Corporation Community Educational & Personal Development Opportunities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,568,411 Status Application Not Funded Description To provide Educational and Life Skills Programs through the use of broadband technology for individuals of all ages throughout the Michigan Southern Great Lakes Region to enhance their development as individuals within their communities. Examples of programs include job training; after school tutoring; computer literacy; health & wellness; and building positive relationships. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Lake Region Electric Cooperative Hulbert, OK Application ID 963 Contact Stanley Young 918-772-2526 stan@lrecok.coop Project title Lake Region WiMAX Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,527,158 Status Application Not Funded Description Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) seeks funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in northeast Oklahoma. 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 Electronic Solutions, Inc. Roxboro, NC Application ID 964 Contact Randy King 336-597-2433 randy@esinc.net Project title Person County, NC Wireless Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,008,500 Status Application Not Funded Description Install wireless broadband system to serve all homes, businesses and public facilities in Person County. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Pixius Communications, LLC Wichita, KS Application ID 965 Contact John Smith 316-219-8596 jsmith@pixius.com Project title Fixed Wireless Infrastructure Proposal for Kansas and portions of IA, MO, NE and OK Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA, KS, MO, NE, OK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 55,323,931 Status Application Not Funded Description Pixius Communications, LLC is requesting grant funding to construct a wireless middle mile network that will support (1) the expansion of Pixius's wireless broadband service in rural unserved and underserved areas and (2) provision of new wireless services by other carriers. The project covers 98 counties in Kansas and certain surrounding counties in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. 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 Ikanos Communications, Inc. Fremont, CA Application ID 966 Contact Matthew Keowen 510-438-6220 mkeowen@ikanos.com Project title American Broadband 2.0 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 $ 10,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Ikanos will develop a new class of fast and affordable broadband chipsets enabling 50 Mbps speeds over existing copper infrastructure ("American Broadband 2.0"platform). This product will foster new broadband services and allow new users to take advantage of the optimized U.S. copper networks - especially in rural, unserved, and underserved areas -- and promote the creation of high-value jobs.   Applicant Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Fresno, CA Application ID 968 Contact Raj Sra 559-265-3017 rsra@fcoe.org Project title Broadband Access Project: Connecting Rural & Underserved Central California Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,480,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless broadband connectivity for rural Fresno County in underserved, agricultural Central California. The partners: Fresno County Schools, libraries, cities and colleges seek to remove barriers to digital access. The project will serve over 300 community anchor institutions including: educational facilities, computer centers, city offices, hospitals, health clinics, and transportation center. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant State Library of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Application ID 970 Contact Bryan Babin 225-342-6759 bbabin@slol.lib.la.us Project title Repaving Louisiana Libraries' Information Super Highways Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 18,195,085 Status Application Not Funded Description This project provides: 1. High end technology training statewide to public library staff, school IT staff, parish (county) government IT staff and healthcare centers 2. Broadband-ready local area networks at 340 public libraries and the State Library 3. A system of remote support for all public libraries in the State Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. New York, NY Application ID 971 Contact Donald Notice 212-862-1399 dnotice@whgainc.org Project title WHGA Paul Register Technology Center Broadband and Site Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 80,000 Status Application Not Funded Description West Harlem Group Assistance's Edward Dozier and Paul Register Technology Centers have computer based programs that link Harlem residents to certifications and gainful employment in the technology industry. Our Paul Register Center is set for expansion and we want to increase its size and capacity as soon as possible to respond to our catchment area's cry for help during this economic crisis.   Applicant Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative South Boston, VA Application ID 972 Contact Tad Deriso 804-855-4057 tad@mbc-va.com Project title Middle Mile Expansion for Southern Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 16,044,290 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 16,044,290 Description Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative will extend our open access middle-mile fiber optic network to K-12 schools and vital community anchor institutions in unserved and underserved areas of Southern Virginia. Once completed, over 200 schools and 100,000 students will have access to an advanced network that will enrich K-12 education, trim costs and enhance economic growth. 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 New Mexico State Library Santa Fe, NM Application ID 974 Contact Mary Crist 505-476-9753 beth.crist@state.nm.us Project title Fast-Forward New Mexico Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,457,488 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,457,488 Description NM State Library, University of NM, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship, and 1st Mile Institute partner to sponsor "Fast-Forward New Mexico,"a broadband stimulus initiative that integrates a statewide broadband awareness campaign, a NM Broadband Conference, computer literacy and e-commerce trainings in public and tribal libraries across the state, and a centralized website. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant City of Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, VA Application ID 976 Contact Mark Schwartz 703-519-3498 mschwartz@alexandria.lib.va.us Project title Alexandria Library Public Educational Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area DC, MD, VA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 254,762 Status Application Not Funded Description Library is committed to serving all users with 4 mobile computer centers (each complete with 16 computers and peripherals) for each of the 4 branch libraries, and through hiring a FT Computer Class Coordinator for 2 years to create a uniform curriculum, market to the underserved, coordinate volunteers to teach in order for the program to self-sustain. Upgrade to existing access also budgeted.   Applicant CHAMPION WIFI CORP., LLC Los Angeles, CA Application ID 981 Contact Angel Morales 626-249-0842 amorales@championbroadband.com Project title Monrovia WIFI Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,331,257 Status Application Not Funded Description The Monrovia WiFi project will build a dual band 2.4 GHz and 4.9 GHz WiFi network on Champion Broadband's existing infrastructure. The project is a joint effort between Champion Broadband and the City of Monrovia to provide free WiFi access at community anchor institutions and parks, improve public safety with WiFi, and provide an affordable and more accessible broadband option to residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Techcore consultants II, DBA Almega Bedford, TX Application ID 983 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Techcore Consultants II, DBA Almega (South Carolina) Program BIP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,145,502 Loan request $ 3,273,890 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband WiMax and HFC Network Deployment across rural South Carolina Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Advanced Communications Technology, Inc. Sheridan, WY Application ID 984 Contact Michael Fox 307-765-0910 mfox@acthq.net Project title Northwest Wyoming Broadband Improvement Initiative - ACT Segment Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,308,034 Status Application Not Funded Description This middle mile project "closes the gap" in an existing 960 mile fiber network enabling robust, redundant broadband network opportunities for 11 counties and 26 communities in Wyoming. The project constructs approximately 34 miles of fiber facilities between Togwotee Pass and Moran to connect with a partnering project proposed by Silver Star Telephone Company, Inc. connecting Jackson to Moran.   Applicant 3WLogic, LLC Buckhannon, WV Application ID 988 Contact Emiel Butcher 304-472-9100 butch@3wlogic.com Project title 3WLogic Rural WV Broadband Expansion Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,789,513 Status Application Not Funded Description The 3WLogic Rural WV Broadband Expansion Project will provide last mile rural community-based broadband infrastructure within the unserved counties of: Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Randolph, and Upshur; thereby promoting economic development, education, training, safety and broadband awareness for vulnerable individuals, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and libraries Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Native American Community Development Corporation Browning, MT Application ID 989 Contact Elouise Cobell 406-338-2992 angiem@3rivers.net Project title St. Mary/Babb Broadband Internet Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 323,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Middle Mile - 150Mb Microwave connection to St. Mary Valley from Browning, Montana. Last Mile - Wireless 700 Mhz Broadband Internet delivery to St. Mary and Babb Communities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant RALEIGH AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Raleigh, NC Application ID 990 Contact Wallace Green 919-807-8400 wallace.green@rada-nc.com Project title Ark of Knowledge Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,154,259 Status Application Not Funded Description The Ark of Knowledge will deliver broadband Internet access throughout eastern North Carolina. This project will purchase six mobile units featuring wireless communications, computers, and electronic intelligence. The mobile units will target locations within counties that are currently unserved or underserved by broadband technology. The use of mobile units increases the reach of this project. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Techcore Consultants II, DBA Almega Beford, TX Application ID 994 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Techcore Consultants II, DBA Almega (Virginia) Program BIP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,930,585 Loan request $ 4,091,017 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband wireless and HFC deployment across rural Virginia Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. Margaretville, NY Application ID 999 Contact Glen Faulkner 845-586-3311 mtcgf@catskill.net Project title Central Catskills Broadband Development Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,180,905 Status Application Not Funded Description The Central Catskills Broadband Development Project is a collaborative effort to bring broadband to unserved areas in the Catskills. It includes a fiber-to-the-home technology and 900 Mhz wireless which provides a cost effective solution for this economically disadvantaged rural region.The project will promote economic development in the Towns of Middletown, Roxbury,Gilboa,Conesville,and Halcott. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Knight Sky Consulting and Associates, LLC Frederick, MD Application ID 1001 Contact Bethany Shipp 240-252-1955 bethany.shipp@knight-sky.com Project title SKYMAX Broadband Public Safety Satellite Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, 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, 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 $ 4,280,805 Status Application Not Funded Description The SKYMAX Broadband Satellite Network provides state, city and local public safety agencies access to a robust "enterprise"network supporting voice, data, and video on a fully interoperable basis. SKYMAX will provide an innovative, on-demand "satellite based"broadband network solution to enable affordable, non-preemptible primary and secondary telecommunications. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Sanford Research USD Sioux Falls, SD Application ID 1003 Contact Daryl Bouma 605-328-7301 boumad@sanfordhealth.org Project title Broadband Access to Improve Health Status Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA, MN, SD Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,441,330 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand public access to broadband service in rural communities by providing public computer workstations and guest wireless access and in community hospitals. Outreach education will focus on specific health promotion information tailored to each community's needs as determined by county level health status and risk indicators from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Farmers Telephone Cooperative Kingstree, SC Application ID 1004 Contact Frank Erwin 843-382-8700 Brad_Erwin@mail.ftc.org Project title Adopt a Laptop Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 17,035,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Adopt a Laptop project would purchase 20,000 laptops and give them away free to customers that sign a two year broadband service agreement. This program would encourage sustainable broadband adoption by providing laptop computers to people who have little or no access to broadband services and would teach them the skills necessary to continue using broadband for many years to come.   Applicant Electric Plant Board of the City of Hopkinsville DBA Hopkinsville Electric System Hopkinsville, KY Application ID 1006 Contact Austin Carroll 270-887-4210 acarroll@hop-electric.com Project title Wireless Broadband for Christian and Todd Counties in Kentucky Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,313,820 Status Application Not Funded Description Hopkinsville Electric System proposes to build a wireless broadband network throughout Christian and Todd counties in Kentucky to provide the unserved residents of the two counties with the opportunity to subscribe to and receive broadband internet service. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant 360networks (USA) inc. Seattle, WA Application ID 1007 Contact Michel Singer Nelson mnelson@360.net Project title Chicago to New Orleans Middle Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL, KY, LA, MS, TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,262,144 Loan request $ 7,262,144 Status Application Not Funded Description 360networks applies for middle mile infrastructure funds to light its dark fiber route from Chicago to New Orleans and build points of interconnection along the route, including wireless towers. The project will enable last mile broadband providers to access the Internet backbone and provide low cost, high capacity broadband services to rural, underserved communities in IL, KY, TN, MS and LA. 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1009 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Jellico WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 438,539 Loan request $ 438,539 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Jellico, 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 1010 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Afton WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 244,278 Loan request $ 244,278 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Afton, 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 1012 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian White Hall WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 150,485 Loan request $ 150,485 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around White Hall, IL. 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant FTC Diversified Services, Inc. Kingstree, SC Application ID 1013 Contact Guy Adams 843-382-8700 adamsd@ftc.org Project title Next Generation Broadband (NGB) - 4 Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,028,640 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide fiber to the premises (FTTx) to the rural communities of Hemingway, Johnsonville, Pamplico, and Stuckey, SC. "Next Generation" broadband service to these communities will offer the highest speed broadband access to 2300 homes and 317 business to facilitate rural economic development. The average unemployment for these communities was 14.25 percent in June 2009 (the latest available). 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1016 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Mount Pleasant Mills WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 345,322 Loan request $ 345,322 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Mount Pleasant Mills, PA. 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 Aeneas Communications, LLC Jackson, TN Application ID 1017 Contact Jonathan Harlan 731-554-9200 btop-stimulus@aeneas.net Project title West TN Broadband Deployment Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,306,398 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of this project is to deploy high speed broadband in the to 10 to 20MB range to an underserved rural West TN residential population, as well as up to 100MB Metro Ethernet services to commercial and strategic organizations. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Foundation Telecommunications Inc Rogers, AR Application ID 1018 Contact George Livergood 479-636-8997 lhunt@ftionline.com Project title FTI High Speed Satellite Internet Package for Rural & RemoteSmall Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, AR, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, TN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,246,703 Status Application Not Funded Description The Foundation Telecommunications, Inc. ("FTI") proposes our Two-Way Commercial Satellite Internet Service to address 115 small rural communities across 10 states that are located so far from conventional terrestrial resources that DSL or other means will not likely be offered within the foreseeable future and is economically unjustifiable at this time. 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 New York State Association of Counties Albany, NY Application ID 1019 Contact Darlene VanSickle 518-473-8671 darlene.vansickle@cio.ny.gov Project title New York State Public Safety Rural Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 185,567,529 Status Application Not Funded Description Project Description: The purpose of this last mile project is to deploy a 700 MHz wireless broadband network for public safety use in twenty-seven (27) participating rural counties throughout New York State. This project will improve communications and interoperability for the state's first responders and will directly benefit the communities served by this network. 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 1025 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Monmouth WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 295,261 Loan request $ 295,261 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Monmouth, IL. 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 North Central Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Lafayette, TN Application ID 1026 Contact Nancy White 615-666-2151 njwhite@nctc.com Project title Broadband Infrastructure Investment Program Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 24,715,709 Loan request $ 24,964,000 Status Awarded Description The goal of the project is to invest in the necessary infrastructure to enable North Central Telephone Cooperative to deliver advanced voice, video and data services at total bandwidth in excess of 20 mbps to remote and rural communities in Northern Tennessee at an affordable price within 3 years. 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 Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1027 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Demopolis WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 265,723 Loan request $ 265,723 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Demopolis, 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 Uintah Basin Electronic Telecommunications Roosevelt, UT Application ID 1028 Contact Karl Searle 435-622-5472 ksearle@stratanetworks.com Project title Uintah Basin Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area CO, UT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,102,216 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will place EVDO cell sites providing broadband service to unserved and under served census blocks in several areas of the Uintah Basin of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. These cell sites wil be connected to the internet via fiber and microwave.   Applicant Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research University Park, PA Application ID 1029 Contact Arthur Stephens 717-433-1678 Astephens@passhe.edu Project title Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 99,660,678 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 99,660,678 Description Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN) is an historic collaborative effort for a statewide broadband network designed by research institutions that will optimize access for core constituents including hospitals and health care providers, pre-K through 12 and higher education institutions, library networks, state and local government agencies and economic development entities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1031 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Flora WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 260,022 Loan request $ 260,022 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Flora, IL. 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 One Economy Corporation Washington, DC Application ID 1034 Contact Rey Ramsey 202-393-0051 rramsey@one-economy.com Project title The Opportunity Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 26,480,897 Status Application Not Funded Description We will develop an Opportunity Network of public computer centers around the country to mitigate adoption barriers. We will partner with a coalition of partners that will include a mix of community based organizations as well as our BBOC affiliates to focus on adoption and build an ecosystem of public computer centers. Our Digital Connectors and relevant content will be staples of these venues.   Applicant MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc. Chicago, IL Application ID 1036 Contact Kenneth Anderson 312-951-8500 kda@andersonpacific.com Project title Western Illinois Connect Rural Heartland Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,133,400 Status Application Not Funded Description MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc., will provide wireless and wire line broadband connection point in each qualifying, rural, unserved or under served Census Block, via a Middle Mile Sustainable Broadband Adoption program providing wholesale, redundant, high-speed broadband service for local Last Mile providers. 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 University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI Application ID 1038 Contact David Lassner 808-956-3501 david@hawaii.edu Project title Hawaii Broadband Initiative: Education and Library Infrastructure Program BTOP Proposed Project Area HI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 35,095,800 Status Application Not Funded Description This statewide project will bring fiber and gigabit (or greater) connectivity to every public school, every higher education facility and every public library on all islands throughout the State of Hawaii. Advanced standardized high-definition distance learning will showcase the potential of high-speed broadband throughout the islands and wireless will be incubated at schools and libraries. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI Application ID 1040 Contact David Lassner 808-956-3501 david@hawaii.edu Project title Hawaii Broadband Initiative: Public Computing Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area HI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,226,600 Status Application Not Funded Description The Public Computing Center project will provide high-speed access on modern computers through 66 public libraries, higher education libraries and educational centers on all islands throughout the State of Hawaii. This proposal provides 631 new computers and training, while a companion infrastructure proposal will ensure adequate connectivity to support the public Internet access. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Self-Help for the Elderly San Francisco, CA Application ID 1042 Contact Anni Chung 415-677-7555 annic@selfhelpelderly.org Project title OneChinatown.org Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 600,000 Status Application Withdrawn Description Joint application from nine Chinatown community based organizations to upgrade each partner CBO's Internet connection to a T1 speed adding wireless access points for the public. Currently there is no relevant community based content on the Internet speaking to the needs of Chinatown users. We will jointly develop a bi-lingual English/Chinese website with aggregate content for our clients. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV Application ID 1045 Contact Rachelle Beckner 304-343-4646 rachelle.beckner@kanawha.lib.wv.us Project title Marmet Branch Library Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,170,075 Status Application Not Funded Description Through the Open a Modern Classic Campaign, the Kanawha County Public Library will bring broadband to a number of underserved populations in Kanawha County, including the community of Marmet. The construction of this community anchor will drastically increase the public access to computers and broadband in this community. Training, programs and services will be offered using the broadband network.   Applicant City of Mobile Mobile, AL Application ID 1046 Contact Barbara Drummond 251-208-7807 drummond@cityofmobile.org Project title Digital Mobile Initiative (Broadband Infrastructure) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,494,901 Status Application Not Funded Description The Digital Mobile Broadband initiative is a multi-agency collaborative project to provide last mile wireless access to a 7.6 square mile urban central city area located in Mobile, Al. If funded, this initiative will provide high-speed wireless mesh WiFi services to underserved, low-income communities, 2,400 small businesses and 61 anchor institution locations in the targeted service area. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant LBH, L.L.C. Sulphur, LA Application ID 1048 Contact George Mack 337-583-2090 George.Mack@Camtel.com Project title Rural Broadband Powered by Fiber Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 16,691,939 Loan request $ 16,693,439 Status Awarded Description LBH, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Cameron Communications, L.L.C. proposes to expand the existing FTTH system in Moss Bluff into the rural area and to build FTTH in the communities and surrounding rural areas of Oakdale and Vinton. The $33,385,378 FTTH Project will provide broadband, voice and video service to areas of unserved and underserved. New jobs added 14, construction jobs added 122. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Smithville Telephone Company, Incorporated Ellettsville, IN Application ID 1050 Contact Jacob Ochoa 812-935-2251 jochoa@smithville.net Project title Smithville FTTP Phase 2 Program BIP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 37,729,143 Status Awarded Description Provide Fiber To The Premises (FTTP) with voice, data, and video to 18,440 customer sites in the area served by Smithville Telephone Company. This represents the remainder of Smithville's serving area of approximately 34,000 sites where FTTP is not presently being constructed and which is not addressed in an existing Title II loan. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Tincan Spokane, WA Application ID 1053 Contact Karen Michaelson 509-744-0972 tincaninfo@tincan.org Project title Spokane Broadband Technology Alliance: Sustainable Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 990,591 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 980,591 Description This project enhances an alliance 17 public computer centers to maximize training opportunities that encourage sustained adoption of broadband. The centers will provide training for Spokane's vulnerable populations as well as small businesses. Training ranges from basic Internet searching and accessing resources to social media and video publishing. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant International Network Technologies Seattle, WA Application ID 1055 Contact Glenn Meyer 425-503-0943 gmeyer@ygnition.com Project title Southern Illinois Broadband Network Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 29,886,667 Loan request $ 31,106,532 Status Application Not Funded Description Construct and Operate a wireless broadband network in 34 counties in Southern Illinois. When completed the network will pass over 425,000 homes, 80,000 businesses and 750+ anchor community institutions. Further the network will pass in excess of 50,000 homes that currently have no access to broadband services. Finally the network will creat numerous full time jobs in the counties we serve. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1056 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Fayette County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 157,862 Loan request $ 132,088 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Fayette 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 Wichita Online, Inc Medicine Park, OK Application ID 1057 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title WOI Eastern Middle Mile Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,426,454 Status Application Not Funded Description This project consists of installing a 60 mile Fiber transport network between Sterling, OK and Maysville, OK. This network will pass through six communities and allow High Speed Fiber connections to a hospital, two Health clinics, six town Halls and eight fire departments. There are also three internet companies and multiple Cellular companies that have expressed interest about bandwidth. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant @Link Services LLC Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 1058 Contact Kerry Conn 405-343-8232 kerrylconn@gmail.com Project title Enabling Rural Development Through Broadband Applications Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,444,636 Status Application Not Funded Description @Link Services LLC has partnered with the University of Oklahoma Telecommunications Engineering Department, the Oklahoma State University Department of Computer Science, the University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for Youth Services and the University of Tulsa Institute for Information Security to create and deploy an innovative method to address barriers to adoption.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1060 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Williamson County, TN Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 594,260 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Williamson 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Application ID 1062 Contact Patricia Stachowiak 414-266-6205 pstachowiak@chw.org Project title Community Access to Pediatric Specialists via Telemedicine (CAPST) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,106,883 Status Application Not Funded Description Using broadband-enabled telemedicine, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) will deliver expert critical care consultation to clinicians who respond to pediatric emergencies in rural/community emergency departments. Physicians at CHW will provide real-time assessment, assist with therapeutic interventions, and help determine whether emergent transport to CHW is appropriate. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Mobile Mobile, AL Application ID 1063 Contact Barbara Drummond 251-208-7807 drummond@cityofmobile.org Project title Digital Mobile Initiative (Enhancing Broadband Capacity at Public Computer Centers) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,613,835 Status Application Not Funded Description Thirteen existing Public Computer Centers will be enhanced to provide high-end connectivity, regardless of user economic or technical standing, and deliver 21st Century education and training programs, advanced media, virtual classrooms, and counseling support capabilities - effectively taking the classroom, the counselor, the medical interviewer and the mental health professional to the masses.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1064 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Gibson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,850,335 Loan request $ 1,548,240 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Gibson 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 1065 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Wayne County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 351,311 Loan request $ 293,955 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Wayne 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1066 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Henderson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,127,722 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Henderson 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 1067 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Union County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 414,525 Loan request $ 346,848 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Union 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 1069 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Trousdale County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 149,326 Loan request $ 124,945 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Trousdale 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 1071 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Rutherford County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,935,101 Loan request $ 1,619,166 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Rutherford 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 1072 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Henry County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,030,191 Loan request $ 861,996 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Henry 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc. Hokes Bluffs, AL Application ID 1073 Contact Scott Lee 256-492-1000 scott.lee@ibec.net Project title IBEC - Service Area 2 Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL, MS, NC, TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,706,224 Loan request $ 19,646,629 Status Application Not Funded Description IBEC BPL High-speed Broadband Services in cooperation with Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Roanoke EC, Southwest Tennessee EMC, and Southwestern EC. Offering service to more than 99,000 homes, businesses and Critical Community Institutions, that are not served at all or underserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1074 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Obion County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,374,388 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Obion 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 1075 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Maury County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 178,074 Loan request $ 149,001 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Maury 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1076 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Hickman County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 147,093 Loan request $ 123,078 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Hickman 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1077 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Lincoln County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 667,452 Loan request $ 558,479 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lincoln 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 1078 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Lewis County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 263,475 Loan request $ 220,459 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lewis 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant DigitalBridge Communications Corp. Ashburn, VA Application ID 1079 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Johnson County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 544,517 Loan request $ 455,616 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Johnson 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-cover 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 1081 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for the Underserved Portions of Lawrence County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 783,999 Loan request $ 655,999 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lawrence 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 1083 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Last Mile Broadband for Underserved Portions of Lauderdale County, Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 642,349 Loan request $ 537,475 Status Application Not Funded Description DigitalBridge Communications Corp. will bring affordable, fourth-generation broadband services to the underserved portions of Lauderdale 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) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation New Haven, CT Application ID 1084 Contact Elaine Chapman 203-688-2658 elaine.chapman@ynhh.org Project title Remote Emergency Access for Children in Community Hospitals (REACCH) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 998,107 Status Application Not Funded Description REACCH will extend broadband utilization to give emergency department (ED) clinicians in four community hospitals or clinics without pediatric ED staff real time access to ED pediatric specialists at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. Project tasks include: enhance broadband capability, install telemedicine equipment, provide technical and clinical education to launch and sustain the project.   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1085 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - San Diego Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,930,486 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 Rio Arriba County Espanola, NM Application ID 1086 Contact Lorenzo Valdez 505-753-2992 lorenzo@rio-arriba.org Project title Rio Arriba County Fiber-to-the-Premise Open Network Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,965,000 Loan request $ 14,535,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Rio Arriba County Fiber-to-the-Premise Open Network will provide high-speed broadband to 11,211 homes and 1,799 businesses at affordable rates and on publicly-owned infrastructure open to all service providers. Rio Arriba County is a partner in REDI, which is proposing regional broadband to support economic development, education, health care, public safety and renewable energy development. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1087 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - San Francisco Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,335,233 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)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1088 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Denver Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,792,936 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 Trillion Partners Austin, TX Application ID 1091 Contact Larry Hamilton 303-638-1446 larry.hamilton@trillion.net Project title Region 17 Education Service Center - West Texas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,265,551 Loan request $ 323,651 Status Application Not Funded Description Design, build and operate a hybrid fiber/fixed wireless middle mile network for Region 17. Serve 47 school districts with a Wide Area Network, based on an RFP completed in 2009. 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 AireMedia, LLC Little River, SC Application ID 1093 Contact Michael McLamb 843-457-5559 mmclamb@airecomm.net Project title Columbus County Rural Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,487,372 Status Application Not Funded Description With the Columbus County Rural Broadband project, we propose to build the infrastructure for a terrestrial fixed wireless network located in the most underserved areas of Columbus County, North Carolina. The network will provide broadband coverage to 5,647 households and 173 businesses within 300 square miles of the of the County. This network will be capable of providing over 10MB to the customer 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 Mission Economic Development Agency San Francisco, CA Application ID 1097 Contact Jillian Spindle 415-282-3334 jspindle@medasf.org Project title Latino Microenterprise Tech Net Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MD, MN, MO, NM, PA, TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,724,128 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 3,724,128 Description The Latino Microentrepreneur Tech Net is a collaborative project led by the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) of San Francisco and the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) of San Antonio, Texas. LMTN will establish Public Computer Centers and a standardized bilingual training curriculum for Latino entrepreneurs at 17 locations nationwide and create 2,100 jobs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Arizona Nevada Tower Corporation Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1100 Contact Kevin Hayes 702-454-2682 kevin.hayes@antower.com Project title Rural Nevada Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NV Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 14,347,912 Loan request $ 1,705,133 Status Application Not Funded Description ANTC & LV.NET are partnering to deliver universal 3.0MBps wireless broadband internet service to more than 25,000 homes & 2,800 businesses in 29 service areas containing 33 communities in rural Nevada. The proposed network will extend more than 700 miles of microwave backhaul & create infrastructure capable of providing mobile coverage to more than 1200 miles along 14 connected highway corridors. 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 City of Richmond Richmond, CA Application ID 1102 Contact Sue Hartman 510-620-6874 sue_hartman@ci.richmond.ca.us Project title Richmond Broadband Accessibility Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,698,832 Status Application Not Funded Description The Richmond Broadband Accessibility Project is an innovative partnership between the City of Richmond and community organizations to bring free wireless service to residents in the underserved neighborhoods of central Richmond. The project will also provide high-speed fiber connections for libraries, community centers, police and fire stations, security cameras and other assets in the same area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Broadband Outreach Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL Application ID 1104 Contact Darrin Hubbard 817-779-7992 dhubbard@broadbandoutreach.com Project title Public Housing Authority Infrastructure Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, FL, GA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, WI Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,804,441 Status Application Not Funded Description Last mile broadband infrastructure, consisting of a high speed, wireless internet system, will be installed at each designated public housing community. Residents will receive free on-site computer and internet access training, free use of a personal computer to be installed at the Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Xanadoo Broadband, LLC Bala Cynwyd, PA Application ID 1107 Contact Howard Verlin 610-934-7083 hverlin@corp.xanadoo.com Project title Xanadoo - WiMAX service in Oklahoma and Arkansas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR, OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,018,196 Loan request $ 10,427,100 Status Application Not Funded Description Xanadoo Broadband, LLC (the Applicant) and its affiliate Xanadoo, LLC (together " Xanadoo ") will build and operate a mobile terrestrial wireless network using WiMAX technology to deliver internet access speeds of at least 3-5 Mbs. The service area will cover 77 communities and approximately 300,000 people in eastern Arkansas and western Oklahoma. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Gold Ivory LLC Honolulu, HI Application ID 1108 Contact Su Meisenzahl 808-599-4441 sshin@waimana.com Project title Hawaii Public Safety Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area HI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 172,607,993 Status Application Not Funded Description To provide a secure broadband network that meets the needs of public safety agencies and first responders to protect and defend the underserved areas of the state of Hawaii. A fiber-optic and microwave system will ensure sufficient and reliable broadband capacity to support technologies necessary for the agencies to prepare and respond to natural disasters, acts of war and other emergencies. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant BySky Inc. Waterford, MI Application ID 1113 Contact John Waters 248-698-4659 jrw@bysky.com Project title Fremont County Wireless Broadband Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 153,760 Loan request $ 41,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Expansion of our existing wireless broadband network to cover additional ONLY UNSERVED rural areas of Colorado. The service area being applied for ADDS to our existing network and utilizes existing back-end infrastructure to provide terrestrial wireless broadband services to remote unserved regions. 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 IT&E Saipan, GU Application ID 1115 Contact Larry Knecht 670-682-2600 velma.palacios@itehq.net Project title Next Generation Network - Middle Mile Infrastructure Plan Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GU, MP Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,039,791 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 8,039,792 Description Developing the infrastructure for long term and increased service support. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant IT&E Saipan, GA Application ID 1117 Contact Larry Knecht 670-682-2600 velma.palacios@itehq.net Project title Last Mile Infrastructure Plan Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GU, MP Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,512,757 Status Application Not Funded Description Project description not provided. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant PTI Pacifica, dba IT&E Saipan, MP Application ID 1118 Contact Larry Knecht 670-682-2600 velma.palacios@itehq.net Project title Adoption through Options Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GU, MP Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 827,625 Status Application Not Funded Description IT&E will leverage infrastructure enhancements to create an innovative wireless network at lower costs. This will help stimulate adoption of broadband internet services and open up possibilities for development economically and educationally. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Mitchell County Historic Courthouse Foundation Bakersville, NC Application ID 1119 Contact Daniel Barron 828-284-1914 drdanbarron@gmail.com Project title Mitchell County Virtual Learning and Communications Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 239,194 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 239,194 Description In collaboration with Mitchell County Public Library and Mayland Community College, the Center will provide access to broadband programs and services that will address specific educational and communication needs of displaced workers, farmers, high school dropouts, residents wanting college courses, health care workers, EMS personnel, educators, government officials, and small business persons. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Shelby Electric Cooperative, Inc. Shelbyvillle, IL Application ID 1120 Contact Josh Shallenberger 217-774-3330 jshallenberger@shelbyelectric.coop Project title Shelby Electric WiMAX Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,661,109 Status Application Not Funded Description Shelby Electric seeks funding to bring next-generation broadband services to underserved and unserved consumers within its electric service territory. Using WiMAX technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps wireless speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Ellis County Texas Internet Service Provider, Inc. Waxahachie, TX Application ID 1121 Contact Steven Greenwalt 972-923-9090 steven@ectisp.net Project title ECTISP Network Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 722,574 Status Application Not Funded Description Expansion of ECTISP wireless network in Navarro, Hill, Ellis, and Limestone Counties, Texas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Atlanta, Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Atlanta, GA Application ID 1122 Contact Rosemary McMillan 404-817-6780 rmcmillan@atlantaga.gov Project title Connecting with the Community Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 315,083 Status Application Not Funded Description Implementation of management software for our recreation facilities, giving citizens broadband access to view and register for programs. The software will provide financial support as well as providing the means to keeping our youth safe and our seniors productive. On-site recreation facility computer workstations will provide broadband access and education. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant New York State Education Department Albany, NY Application ID 1123 Contact Bernard Margolis 518-474-5930 bmargolis@mail.nysed.gov Project title New York State Universal Broadband Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,266,434 Status Application Not Funded Description Increase public knowledge/use of broadband with sustainable education and promotion through libraries and the world's most interconnected education system; develop/implement curricula; deliver education/training to promote the value of broadband; and increase digital fluency.Delivery strategies include the Broadband Express, Broadband Buddies, Cyber Sages, multilanguage web courses, marketing, etc Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Annville, PA Application ID 1126 Contact Shannan Zerance 717-861-8479 szerance@state.pa.us Project title Broadband for State Veterans Homes Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 381,360 Status Application Not Funded Description The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will provide broadband access, education and training to 1,500 residents at the six state veterans' homes. The initiative will enable this vulnerable population to stay abreast of current affairs, maintain contact with loved ones and use technology to share their experiences and knowledge gained while serving our country. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Hargray Telephone Company, Inc. Hilton Head Island, SC Application ID 1130 Contact Mike Miscavage 843-341-1575 mike.miscavage@htc.hargray.com Project title Daufuskie Island SC Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,448,871 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will enhance broadband services to Daufuskie Island, SC. Beaufort County Emergency Mgt. Div. is endorsing this application because of the urgent public safety need for enhanced broadband to Daufuskie, an area accessible only by boat. The proposed project will significantly improve access to, and use of, broadband service for public safety, residential and business purposes. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV Application ID 1132 Contact Rachelle Beckner 304-343-4646 rachelle.beckner@kanawha.lib.wv.us Project title Saint Albans Branch Library and Elk Valley Branch Library Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,844,591 Status Application Not Funded Description The Kanawha County Public Library seeks to dramatically enhance the the public's access to broadband computing by expanding the St. Albans library and remodeling the Elk Valley library. Training, programs and services will be offered at these broadband public computer centers.   Applicant R J Software Solutions, Inc. Rochdale Village, NY Application ID 1135 Contact Robert Jackson, MCP 347-527-3290 perfectcomputerprogrammer@gmail.com Project title Computer Technology Learning Center/ Exquisite Learning/ Ione Lettman Realty Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,025,790 Status Application Not Funded Description Computer Technology Learning Center aims to stimulate the demand for broadband, economic growth, and job creation. Provide broadband educational services to unserved and underserved areas of Queens, New York in partnership with R J Software Solutions, Inc. and Exquisite Learning Center/Ione Lettman Realty 18919 Linden Blvd Saint Albans, NY 11412-3344 718-712-4600. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Alliance for Public Technology Washington, DC Application ID 1136 Contact Sylvia Rosenthal 202-263-2971 srose@apt.org Project title National Broadband Resource Center (NBRC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, 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 $ 2,054,066 Status Application Not Funded Description The National Broadband Resource Center (NBRC) is a national non-profit dedicated to promoting broadband adoption, particularly among the most vulnerable populations. It works in collaboration with organizations representing a broad range of constituencies to provide comprehensive information, referrals, and consulting to community-based, non-profit organizations.   Applicant Springdale Public Library (City of Springdale) Springdale, AR Application ID 1139 Contact Cindy McCauley 479-750-8180 cmccauley@springdalelibrary.org Project title Springdale Public Library Inernet Literacy Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 66,746 Status Application Not Funded Description The Springdale Public Library Internet Literacy Center will provide 31 laptop wireless equipped computers that can be used in various spaces within the Library for general public internet use and internet literacy training. Training will focus on internet job searches and online application completions and other internet use capabilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Contact Network Inc. d/b/a InLine Birmingham, AL Application ID 1143 Contact Vickie Edwards 205-278-8133 vedwards@inline.com Project title Sustainable Broadband Adoption Project for Southern Mississippi Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,341,090 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is designed to expand upon and enhance existing videoconferencing capabilities in public schools throughout the service area, and to provide low-cost hardware and virtualization services to businesses, institutions, and residents. The project will serve a total of 17 counties in Southern Mississippi and a land area of over 8500 square miles. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Maine State Library Augusta, ME Application ID 1145 Contact Linda Lord 207-287-5620 linda.lord@maine.gov Project title Maine Library Learning Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,216,467 Status Application Not Funded Description The ME Library Learning Network creates eight regional and eleven local public library computer centers equipped with computers, accessible workstations and IP-based video conference technology. These centers will expand access to broadband technology in Maine, and provide access and training for rural and un-served communities, small businesses, an aging population, and people with disabilities.   Applicant SC STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION COLUMBIA, SC Application ID 1146 Contact Khushru Tata 803-896-5406 tata@sctechsystem.edu Project title SC REACH For Success - SBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,268,840 Status Application Not Funded Description The South Carolina technical and community college system proposes South Carolina Ready to Educate, Activate, Connect and provide Health Information for Success Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SC REACH FOR SUCCESS SBA) , a statewide solution for enhancing awareness and providing middle- and last-mile broadband access to the rural, unserved and underserved populations of South Carolina. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Bulldog Cable Georgia, LLC Conyers, GA Application ID 1147 Contact Joseph Sheehan 706-997-9999 joe@bulldogcable.com Project title Bulldog Cable - Lake Jackson System Program BIP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,291,295 Loan request $ 2,291,295 Status Application Not Funded Description Bulldog Cable will upgrade and expand its existing cable TV plant facilities in the Lake Jackson area of Georgia to provide advanced broadband products to 4,215 homes. We expect to upgrade and construct 149 miles of hybrid fiber coax to reach all of these homes. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant JOYTEL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INC st. augustine, FL Application ID 1148 Contact Mark Marques 904-940-8858 mark@joytel.net Project title NASA Net Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL, GA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,878,295 Status Application Not Funded Description National Alternative Service Access Network (NASA Net) is a middle mile project that will provide access to the underserved communities between Atlanta and Miami and transform Jacksonville into a Tier 1 city. At our three hubs, Medical Access Service Hub (MASH) will provide a secure platform for the exchange and storage of electronic medical records and provide Disaster Recovery systems. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Biddeford Internet Corp. (d.b.a. GWI) Biddeford, ME Application ID 1149 Contact Brett Misenor 207-602-1174 btop-team@gwi.net Project title Three Ring Binder Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 25,402,904 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 25,402,904 Description The Three Ring Binder project is a middle mile open-access collaborative fiber optic network in the most rural and remote areas of Maine. This project allows the delivery of 100 Mbits+ broadband connectivity to businesses, households, and community anchor institutions in these areas facilitating rural economic development, job stimulation, education, and health care. 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 City of Auburn Washington Auburn, WA Application ID 1151 Contact Carolyn Robertson 253-288-3160 lrempher@auburnwa.gov Project title City of Auburn, Washington Valley Cities Regional Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,505,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Construct 44.9 miles of fiber optic infrastructure in south Puget Sound region of Washington State supporting communities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Auburn, Federal Way, Pacific, Algona, Sumner & Puyallup (142 sq. mile area, pop. 410,000)for public safety communications with excess fiber used for public education, health, municipal, economic development purposes and unserved/underserved public. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Niagara County Lockport, NY Application ID 1153 Contact Larry Helwig 716-439-7048 Larry.Helwig@niagaracounty.com Project title Niagara County PEAK Broadband: Partnerships to Expand Accessibility and Knowledge of Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 482,764 Status Application Not Funded Description Please see 19.Supplemental Information for full project application, narrative and supporting documents.   Applicant Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio Inc Kent, OH Application ID 1154 Contact Trina Cutter 330-677-4549 tcutter@westernreservepublicmedia.org Project title Regional Fusion Public Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,259,910 Status Application Not Funded Description Regional Fusion Public Computer Centers will use broadband technology to bring northeast Ohio's communities together. This project proposes the creation of 5 computer centers, where citizens will be trained to develop robust broadband content, and a Web site that will feature regional video on demand, a virtual public square and a regional knowledge portal. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Satellite Broadband ARRA Application LLC Carlsbad, CA Application ID 1157 Contact Kristi Jaska 760-822-1768 kristi.jaska@viasat.com Project title 3rd Gen Satellite Broadband to Vulnerable Populations & Critical Institutions in Least Dense States Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 206,892,074 Loan request $ 275,856,098 Status Application Not Funded Description ViaSat and EchoStar have formed an LLC to construct a 3rd generation satellite and network infrastructure to provide affordable broadband service offerings to vulnerable populations and critical institutional sites in 20 targeted States in the US. The infrastructure supports remote, rural, unserved, underserved, fixed and mobile users. 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 Regents of the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Application ID 1158 Contact Kevin McKoskey 612-624-5599 awards@umn.edu Project title Broadband Access Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,862,334 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 2,862,333 Description The Broadband Access Project will eliminate directly the disparity in broadband awareness and use in four federally designated poverty zones in the Twin Cities. The Universit of Minnesota will provide broadband training to vulnerable populations to gain information about education, health care, and job opportunities. Increased broadband access and usage, and job creation will result in these areas Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant San Antonio, City of San Antonio, TX Application ID 1160 Contact Bart Mulcahy 210-207-7906 bart.mulcahy@sanantonio.gov Project title Alamo Wireless Mesh Expansion (AWME) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,171,470 Status Application Not Funded Description This project leverages fiber optic and wireless technologies to support mobile public safety applications and free public WiFi initiatives. San Antonio plans to extend the capabilities of its existing 10Gb/s backbone network to support multipurpose wireless hotspots at public safety sites, libraries and community centers, as well as nearly 1300 traffic signals across its 400+ square mile area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant State of Tennessee Nashville, TN Application ID 1161 Contact Mark Bengel 615-741-7951 mark.bengel@tn.gov Project title Tennessee Computer Centers and Public Libraries for Broadband Access & Education Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,922,761 Status Application Not Funded Description Public libraries are major sources of free Internet access. Along with substantial BTOP access and adoption efforts, the Tennessee State Library proposes to expand community coalitions, awareness, and broadband training, to target vulnerable and economically distressed populations. Adding hours, broadband technology and equipment will add capacity to rural libraries to bridge this Digital Divide.   Applicant Knology Total Communications, Inc. West Point, GA Application ID 1162 Contact Felix Boccucci 706-645-8567 Felix.boccucci@knology.com Project title East Houston County Alabama Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,194,630 Status Application Not Funded Description The East Houston County, Alabama proposed project will address the need to upgrade existing high speed internet in East Houston County. This small community can not financially justify an upgrade without grant funding due to density and demographics. KTC has been actively involved with the critical community organizations that include schools, emergency medical services, and fire and police.   Applicant Bulldog Cable Georgia, LLC Conyers, GA Application ID 1164 Contact Joseph Sheehan 706-997-9999 joe@bulldogcable.com Project title Bulldog Cable - Big Sky System Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,451,377 Loan request $ 1,451,377 Status Application Not Funded Description Bulldog Cable will upgrade and expand its existing cable TV plant facilities in the Big Sky area of Montanta to provide advanced broadband products to 2,270 underserved and unserved homes. We expect to build upgrade and construct 71 miles of hybrid fiber coax to reach all of these homes. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant ART Leasing, Inc. dba FiberTower Broadband Corp. San Francisco, CA Application ID 1168 Contact Joseph Sandri 202-223-1028 jsandri@fibertower.com Project title Alabama - FiberTower Middle Mile Broadband Solution Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, MS Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 51,380,148 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed project will bring critical middle mile infrastructure to unserved and underserved parts of the state. A hybrid architecture will be used to deploy high capacity MuniFrames® at 580 locations. Wireless carriers, last mile service providers, business customers, and community anchor institutions will have access to a range of broadband services through this infrastructure. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Imperial County Office of Education El Centro, CA Application ID 1170 Contact Todd Finnell 760-312-6128 tfinnell@icoe.org Project title BorderNet Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 38,048,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed middle mile project calls for installation of fiber optic cable runs which will serve every community in Imperial County. Fire stations, educational entities, non-profit health clinics, Family Resource, senior, and other community centers, libraries, emergency services facilities and other service agencies will all be afforded access to the IVTA network and its broadband access. 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 OpenCape Corporation West Barnstable, MA Application ID 1174 Contact Daniel Gallagher 508-367-9884 dgallagher@capecod.edu Project title OpenCape Corporation Middle Mile Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 32,252,093 Status Awarded Description OpenCape intends to build critical middle mile capacity for the Cape Cod region. The open access network will create opportunities for jobs, economic diversification, and regional efficiencies in government. It will support broadband options for anchor institutions, enable last mile providers to reach un- and underserved areas, and offer an emergency network in this hurricane-vulnerable region. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Presbyterian Childrens Services, Inc. Saint Louis, MO Application ID 1175 Contact James Ford 314-989-9727 jimford@care4kids.org Project title Sustainable Broadband Adoption for Children in Missouri Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,712,500 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will supply the education, training and equipment to providers of services to vulnerable children and their families in Missouri, who currently are not using and/or are under-utilizing broadband services. The project will supply agencies in Missouri with the tools needed to adopt and sustain broadband technology in their work to better care for needy children and their families.   Applicant Pueblo de San Ildefonso Santa Fe, NM Application ID 1176 Contact Laurence Pena 505-455-9145 lpena@sanipueblo.org Project title TewaCom Broadband Initiative (TBI), Phase 1-Upper Rio Grande Valley Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 632,225 Loan request $ 632,225 Status Awarded Description San Ildefonso Pueblo is a partner in REDI (Northern New Mexico Regional Economic Development Initiative), which is proposing to deploy a regional open network to support the multiple purposes of economic development, education, health care and sustainable energy development Funds acquired under this proposal will enable the Pueblo to quickly expand its service network to 2405 households. 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 Baca Valley Telephone Company, Inc. Des Moines, NM, NM Application ID 1177 Contact Paul Briesh 575-278-2101 NM520@ncom.com Project title Baca Valley Telephone Last Mile DSL project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,586,000 Loan request $ 1,651,000 Status Awarded Description The project proposed by Baca Valley Telephone Company, Inc. is to provide fiber optic connectivity to a number of new cabinets and existing buildings and deploy a last mile access system intended to provide ADSL2+ broadband services to households and businesses in two separate PFSAs located in the northeast area of New Mexico. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Hopi Telecommunications, Inc. Flagstaff, AZ Application ID 1180 Contact Carroll Onsae 928-522-8428 az517@ncom.com Project title Jeddito, Arizona Broadband Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,640,000 Loan request $ 2,910,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Our proposal is a FTTP last mile broadband project addressing the unserved population of the Jeddito area, including residents, businesses and community centers, located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The project is shovel ready, sustainable, and will be managed by an experienced telecommunications company, authorized to provide services in the area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant LOS ALAMOS, COUNTY LOS ALAMOS, NM Application ID 1181 Contact Laura Gonzales 505-663-1991 laura.gonzales@lacnm.us Project title Los Alamos County Community Fiber Backbone, Internet and Regional Network Operations Center Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,979,090 Loan request $ 6,979,090 Status Application Not Funded Description Los Alamos County (LAC) plans to build a fiber pathway between Los Alamos, White Rock and San Ildefonso, connect critical facilities and to build a regional network operations center. LAC is a partner in the Regional Economic Development Initiative, which proposes regional broadband to support economic development, education, health care, public safety and renewable energy development. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant OneCommunity Cleveland, OH Application ID 1184 Contact Charles Berry 216-923-2236 cberry@onecommunity.org Project title Rural = Urban: From Rust Belt to Tech Powerhouse Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 81,263,777 Loan request $ 82,663,428 Status Application Not Funded Description Rural = Urban: From Rust Belt to Tech Powerhouse brings 21st century broadband services and economic development opportunities to revitalize the economically depressed 58 county area of Northern Ohio severely impacted by the economic and housing crises, especially as related to manufacturing and automotive industry jobs. It provides middle mile, public safety and anchor institution 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 Silver Star Telephone Company, Inc. Freedom, WY Application ID 1185 Contact Allen Hoopes 307-883-6671 ahoopes@silverstar.net Project title Northwest Wyoming Broadband Improvement Initiative - Silver Star Segment Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,820,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This middle mile project "closes the gap"in an existing 960 mile fiber network enabling robust, redundant broadband network opportunities for 11 counties and 26 communities in Wyoming. The project constructs approximately 44 miles of fiber facilities between Jackson and Moran to connect with a partnering project proposed by Advanced Communications Technology connecting Moran to Togwotee Pass. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Telephone Service Company Wapakoneta, OH Application ID 1189 Contact Lonnie Pedersen 419-739-2227 lonnie@telserco.com Project title Telephone Service Company (TSC) Program BIP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 996,511 Status Application Not Funded Description Telephone Service Company (TSC), founded 1895, seeks stimulus funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in rural counties in west central Ohio. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we'll deliver affordable, reliable service with 2 Mbps speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Romo Com, Inc. Balch Springs, TX Application ID 1190 Contact Gerard Locke 972-329-1280 locke.gerry@bsicable.com Project title BSI Southwest Mississippi Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 35,928,273 Status Application Not Funded Description The network can combine VOIP, public safety, telemedicine & telelearning, smart grid, web-based commerce, NG911, & other services to unserved rural & remote residential end users via fiwireless, & unserved rural & remote business, government & medical facilities, educational institutions, libraries, public safety facilities, community centers, & the vulnerable via fiber-optic cable & wireless 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 La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative Mora, NM Application ID 1194 Contact Danny Gray 575-387-2216 nm517@ncom.com Project title Broadband Service to Mora, NM Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,190,600 Loan request $ 4,367,400 Status Application Not Funded Description La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative proposes to build fiber to the premesis in Mora, NM. for the delivery of broadband services Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Sioux Valley Rural Television Inc. dba Sioux Valley Wireless Colman, SD Application ID 1195 Contact Joel Brick 800-234-1960 joel.brick@siouxvalleyenergy.com Project title Rural WiMAX Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN, SD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 480,117 Status Application Not Funded Description Sioux Valley Wireless proposes to deploy WiMAX connectivity to four rural communities within Sioux Valley Energy's service territory. WiMAX will provide low-cost, reliable, state-of-the-art and on-demand technology to promote residential and economic development. We are a competitive industry leader in the high-speed wireless Internet business and have successfully deployed two WiMAX systems. 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 IDEA International, Incorporated Galena, AK Application ID 1197 Contact Kenneth Cline 907-388-0826 tim.cline@ideafamilies.org Project title Distance Education for American Families Serving Abroad Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,940,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This proposal models an education platform that customizes school education and delivers it to student, K-12, in the security of their homes. A large population of unserved Americans, serving our country worldwide, chooses to homeschool their children but has limited experience utilizing today's technology tools. We bring families and technology tools together to provide high quality education. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Concho, OK Application ID 1199 Contact Vanessa Vance 405-464-7856 vvance@c-a-tribes.org Project title Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Broadband Application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,361,901 Status Application Not Funded Description The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are submitting an application to address the unserved and underserved population within the Tribes' jurisdiction. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Floridas Heartland Sebring, FL Application ID 1200 Contact Louise England 863-385-4900 lengland@flaheartland.com Project title Florida's Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative: Closing the Digital Divide Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 24,601,024 Status Application Not Funded Description Create a fiber optic network to connect Florida's South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern, its counties, cities, anchor institutions and critical facilities to the information highway and help close the digital divide. Open access will offer private providers the ability to better serve rural businesses and industry, which will create and retain jobs and build a vibrant economy. 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 1201 Contact George Loftus 401-886-0887 George@OSHEAN.org Project title Beacon 2.0 PHA (Providence Housing Authority) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area RI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 339,611 Status Application Not Funded Description Beacon 2.0 Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will provided six computer centers for educational and training use to residents of PHA hosung. Partnering with Providence Housing Authority, an organization that houses 5,700 people in 13 facilities, Beacon 2.0 PHA will provide meaningful educational benefits to mitigate the "digital divide" and help people and families get back on their feet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Iniciativa Tecnolégica Centro Oriental, Inc.(INTECO, Inc. by its Spanish acronym) Caguas, PR Application ID 1202 Contact Oscar Jiménez-Mártir 787-961-2001 josean@prtc.net Project title Construction of Broadband Infrastructure for the Central East Region of Puerto Rico Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,931,174 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 12,931,174 Description The INTECO Regional Broadband Project proposes a middle mile broadband network consisting of three primary components: 1) Microwave Core Redundant Ring Topology utilizing 11GHz spectrum; 2) Point to Multipoint Connection to Anchor Institutions via 2.5 GHz and 3.65 GHz spectrum based on the IEEE 802.16 Standard; 3) Local Access Coverage tier provided by Wi-Fi compliant IEEE 802.11g Standard. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant City of Manchester NH Manchester, NH Application ID 1207 Contact Jennie Angell 603-624-6577 jangell@manchesternh.gov Project title Senior Center Public Computers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 18,520 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will install 11 new PCs, network printers, a wireless access point and a projector in the Senior Center. The computer lab is available free of charge for all seniors to browse the Internet and send email and is also used to provide technical training.   Applicant Home Communications, Inc. Galva, KS Application ID 1209 Contact Carla Shearer 620-654-3381 cshearer@homecomminc.com Project title Fiber To The Home in Rural Kansas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,002,438 Loan request $ 1,002,441 Status Application Not Funded Description Home Communications, Inc. ("Home Communications") proposes to bring broadband using fiber to the home ("FTTH") technology to rural areas surrounding Canton, Kansas. 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 XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Dalhart, TX Application ID 1210 Contact Darrell Dennis 806-384-3311 TX005@ncom.com Project title XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative - Unserved PFSAs Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,224,100 Status Application Not Funded Description XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative's application proposes to deploy Fiber-to-the-Premise to multiple unserved PFSAs within their existing service area in the Northwest Texas panhandle. XIT will build fiber to homes and businesses in these areas and will utilize standards based GPON technology to connect these customers to XIT's existing broadband and voice network. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The World Company d/b/a Sunflower Broadband Lawrence, KS Application ID 1212 Contact Debra Schmidt 785-312-6925 dschmidt@sunflowerbroadband.com Project title Fiber to the Prairie Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 18,008,144 Status Application Not Funded Description The project is a fiber-to-the-home Last Mile construction design for broadband services to rural underserved areas concentrated in the Kansas counties of Douglas and Leavenworth. The project includes a 146 Middle Mile component designed to provide higher performance broadband to underserved areas and community anchors. 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 Adams Public Library System Decatur, IN Application ID 1213 Contact Rose Bryan 260-368-7270 bryan@apls.lib.in.us Project title Developing Computer and Educational Skills for Adams County Indiana Residents Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 29,270 Status Application Not Funded Description Adams County is in flux with a large unemployed group and a larger group in the underserved/unskilled labor force. The Library particularly in the southern half of the county provides opportunities to help bridge this gap in educational, technological, and job skills development by providing computer and technology classes and GED programming space. The project will help enhance these programs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Mobile Mobile, AL Application ID 1214 Contact Barbara Drummond 251-208-7807 drummond@cityofmobile.org Project title Digital Mobile Initiative (Promoting Sustainable Broadband Adoption Projects) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,392,280 Status Application Not Funded Description Digital Mobile through key partner agencies will implement Telemedicine and Telehealth services using aggressive broadband education campaigns. Additional campaigns will offer technical training and 21st Century learning tools, programs and devices to citizens providing a significant impact on advancing the workforce skill levels, and increasing support for public safety in the target area.   Applicant Digital Monitoring Solutions, L.L.C. Baton Rouge, LA Application ID 1215 Contact Michael Slaughter 225-803-1053 michael.slaughter@dms.md Project title UBIQUITOUS TELEMEDICINE PORTAL (UTP) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 863,605 Status Application Not Funded Description The Ubiquitous Telemedicine Portal (UTP) is a Web-based platform designed to provide comprehensive telemedicine services to medically underserved populations, including: (1) specialist referral services, (2) patient consultations, and (3) remote patient monitoring. This is particularly important in Louisiana, which is consistently at the bottom in rankings for public health.   Applicant Pinpoint Communications, Inc. Cambridge, NE Application ID 1217 Contact Tom Shoemaker 308-697-7678 tom.shoemaker@pnpt.com Project title Northern Nebraska Fiber Loop Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 26,288,701 Loan request $ 26,288,701 Status Application Not Funded Description Pinpoint is seeking funding to bring next-gen middle mile broadband services to qualifying remote unserved and underserved census blocks in Nebraska and will provide wholesale , redundant, broadband service for local telco's, wireless, CATV, ISP companies to improve connections to requesting local governmental, public safety, hospital's and education institutions or other non-profit locations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Inglewood Inglewood, CA Application ID 1218 Contact Francine Jackson 310-412-8643 fjackson@cityofinglewood.org Project title Inglewood Wireless Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,852,187 Status Application Not Funded Description The Inglewood Wireless Project is designed to provide affordable broadband wireless Internet access throughout the entire city to achieve three strategic objectives, 1) narrow the digital divide, 2) stimulate economic development, 3) improve the quality of City services (public safety and government services). Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Elauwit Community Enhancement Foundation LLC Columbia, SC Application ID 1219 Contact Russell Cann 803-978-6101 russell@elauwit.com Project title The Elauwit Foundation Public Computer Center Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 42,658,850 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.   Applicant Virginia Broadband, LLC Culpeper, VA Application ID 1220 Contact Warren Manuel 540-829-1702 warrenmanuel@vabb.com Project title Rappahannock Region Last Mile Broadband Delivery Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 23,903,381 Status Application Not Funded Description Virginia Broadband, LLC ("VABB") is an established Wireless ISP in rural Virginia, headquartered in Culpeper, serving 3697 subscribers. VABB is seeking a loan to complete the last mile infrastructure in areas where VABB cannot secure commercial funding to reach many unserved and underserved private residences, businesses and anchor 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 Gervais Telephone Company Gervais, OR Application ID 1221 Contact John Hoffmann 503-792-3611 jhoffmann@gervaistel.com Project title Marion County Broadband Buildout Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 314,430 Loan request $ 314,430 Status Awarded Description The project is to provide affordable Internet connectivity in one unserved and one underserved area in rural Marion County, OR. This will provide broadband connectivity to both residential and business end users, as well as four anchor institutions without access to sufficient bandwidth. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Florida Learning Alliance, Inc. Tallahassee, FL Application ID 1222 Contact Mary Bedford 850-402-1919 bedford@nettally.com Project title The Florida Rural Broadband Education Campaign Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,418,880 Status Application Not Funded Description This project delivers broadband education and training to vulnerable underserved populations of Florida's 33 rural districts. The training will target K-12 education, health, and public libraries, and will be delivered through published materials, on-line modules, the project website, PSA's and television broadcasts. Project materials and benefits will sustain well beyond the life of the grant. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Anniston Fiber Optics, Inc. Anniston, AL Application ID 1224 Contact Steven Moses 256-405-0613 smoses@jkmconsultinginc.com Project title Project BEAR Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,097,508 Status Application Not Funded Description Project BEAR (Broadband for East Alabama Region) is a regional collaboration between local governments, agencies and Anniston Fiber Optics to bring affordable broadband to all areas of the region. Project BEAR and its related project applications are only a first step in development of a regional system to deliver affordable broadband to unserved 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 Grays Harbor Public Development Authority Elma, WA Application ID 1225 Contact Tami Garrow 360-482-1602 tgarrow@satsop.com Project title Grays Harbor Public Development Authority (PDA) Middle Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,191,933 Status Application Not Funded Description The Grays Harbor Public Development Authority, in participation with the Grays Harbor Public Utility District, proposes a project to bring broadband connectivity to the most rural areas of Grays Harbor County, WA. These areas include: the Quinault Indian Nation lands; the community of Oakville and the Chehalis Indian Nation's tribal center and the ocean community of Westport. 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 Trans Video Communications, Inc. Brooklyn, NY Application ID 1226 Contact Michael Dempsey 202-626-6388 newman@fr.com Project title Project Broadband Technology in the Classroom (BTiC) - Queens Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 226,250 Status Application Not Funded Description To promote sustainable broadband adoption, Project BTiC will provide 5 schools in Queens with: training for teachers on effective broadband use; display and computer equipment for teachers and students to use broadband services; assistance with integrating broadband use into the school curriculum; and opportunities for parents to familiarize themselves with and use broadband services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Steeplechase Networks Incorporated Southfield, MA Application ID 1237 Contact Edward Zyszkowski 413-229-0030 edz@scnets.com Project title Steeplechase Mid-Atlantic Broadband Adoption Acceleration Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 972,383 Status Application Not Funded Description Steeplechase Networks, Inc. will drive sustainable adoption through user and 3rd-party awareness programs and socially and personally relevant on-line services, making broadband more useful to underserved segments and leveraging investment in high-speed infrastructure. Our applications include health, energy management, education, home/data security, community services, and small business suites. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Worcester Housing Authority Worcester, MA Application ID 1238 Contact Raymond Mariano 508-635-3261 hallock@worcester-housing.com Project title Worcester Housing Authority's Connect and Protect Project (CPP) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 786,550 Status Application Not Funded Description The Worcester Housing Authority is seeking federal grant money to install a fiber network at its Great Brook Valley development. This initiative will provide a strategic enhancement to public safety as the WHA will use the fiber to install a closed circuit video monitoring system. This surveillance will be accessible by local police and the WHA to reduce crime. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Steeplechase Networks Inc. Southfield, MA Application ID 1239 Contact Edward Zyszkowski 413-229-0030 edz@scnets.com Project title Steeplechase Mid-West Broadband Adoption Acceleration Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,981,735 Status Application Not Funded Description Steeplechase Networks, Inc. will drive sustainable adoption through user and 3rd -party awareness programs and socially and personally relevant on-line services, making broadband more useful to underserved segments and leveraging investment in high-speed infrastructure. Our applications include health, energy management, education, home/data security, community services, and small business suites. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1242 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 2: Clinton, DeKalb, Andrew, Gentry, Worth, Nodaway, Holt and Atchison Counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 14,229,600 Loan request $ 177,870 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Clinton, DeKalk, Andrew, Gentry, Worth, Nodaway, Holt and Atchison. 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 XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Dalhart, TX Application ID 1245 Contact Darrell Dennis 806-384-3311 TX005@ncom.com Project title XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative - FTTP & VDSL2 Combination Application Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,065,440 Status Awarded Description XIT's application proposes to deploy a combination of Fiber-to-the-premise and Fiber-to-the-node VDSL2 technology within two separate PFSAs in and around the communities of Dalhart and Stratford, Texas. XIT plans to utilize a combination of existing fiber and copper infrastructure to deploy VDSL2 service and new fiber infrastructure to deploy FTTP service. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Trans Video Communications, Inc. Brooklyn, NY Application ID 1246 Contact Michael Dempsey 202-626-6388 newman@fr.com Project title Project Broadband Technology in the Classroom (BTiC) - Brooklyn Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 226,250 Status Application Withdrawn Description To promote sustainable broadband adoption, Project BTiC will provide 5 schools in Brooklyn with: training for teachers on effective broadband use; display and computer equipment for teachers and students to use broadband services; assistance with integrating broadband use into the school curriculum; and opportunities for parents to familiarize themselves with and use broadband services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Acorn Technologies Santa Monica, CA Application ID 1247 Contact Steven Caliguri 858-551-1314 scaliguri@acorntech.com Project title Low Cost Device Project for Broadband Penetration and Sustainability 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 $ 12,637,709 Status Application Not Funded Description Develop and provide high performance and low cost devices for wireless broadband networks that will provide operation cost advantages to the network operators. The project also includes awareness campaigns and free devices for selected shools, libraries, or other public programs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Citizens Media Group, Inc. Albuquerque, NM Application ID 1248 Contact Diane Velasco 505-463-6960 dianevelasco@hotmail.com Project title Your Hometown News Now Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,655,073 Status Application Not Funded Description Citizens Media Group, a NM nonprofit of journalists and media producers, will use its Hometown News Now program to bridge the digital divide and increase broadband adoption statewide by providing rural communities with cost-effective means to share news/info via web portal. Program partners with local media and community institutions and provides training in technology, civics and media literacy.   Applicant Florida Department of Management Services Tallahassee, FL Application ID 1249 Contact Bill Price 850-410-0709 bill.price@dms.myflorida.com Project title Connect Florida Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,103,899 Status Application Not Funded Description Connect Florida represents a strategic investment in the unserved and underserved areas of Florida. Connect Florida will create, develop, and execute a comprehensive broadband adoption program that will increase our citizens' knowledge of broadband, lower the cost of broadband and computer equipment, and increase the economic development potential of the underserved areas of Florida. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant County of Middlesex New Brunswick, NJ Application ID 1250 Contact KHALID ANJUM 732-296-6997 khalid.anjum@co.middlesex.nj.us Project title Middlesex County Middlemile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NJ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,747,588 Status Application Not Funded Description To construct wireless towers to extend broadband access to under served areas of Middlesex County and to connect anchor institutions of the County including hospitals, educational institutions, public safety agencies sand County offices. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Application ID 1256 Contact Gerald Kane 434-924-6142 gjk5y@virginia.edu Project title Distance Education Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 545,011 Status Application Not Funded Description UVa-Wise's proposed Distance Education Expansion project is designed to reach a population of the Appalachian Coalfield region of Southwest Virginia. UVa-Wise wishes to expand our distance education program, currently focused on giving traditional students options for summer and evening course work, to offer new courses to non-traditional working students of our predominately underserved region.   Applicant Pine Telephone Company, Inc. Broken Bow, OK Application ID 1257 Contact Cooper Brown 580-306-1020 pinetel@pine-net.com Project title Broadband Grant for Isolated Southeastern Oklahoma/Choctaw Nation - Rural/Remote Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,482,316 Status Awarded Description The project will use innovative wireless technology to deliver affordable broadband service to portions of entirely rural, remote and economically disadvantaged Southeast Oklahoma (within the Choctaw Nation) to create economic growth and jobs and to enhance education, health care and public safety. Pine Telephone Co. will keep rates affordable and will invest free cash flow to expand the system. 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 US Cable of Northern New Mexico, Inc. Montvale, NJ Application ID 1260 Contact James Pearson 201-930-9000 mhmorris@uscable.com Project title Espanola Valley Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,038,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Our Proposal is a fiber rich last mile project addressing the underserved and vulnerable populations of Espanola, Dixon, Penaso and the Native American Pueblos of Picuris, Ohkay Owingeh and Santa Clara. The project is shovel ready, sustainable, will be managed by an experienced broadband team and will add permanent jobs to the service 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 GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1261 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 3: Harris, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,954,720 Loan request $ 124,434 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Harris, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan. 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 Chemung County Elmira, NY Application ID 1264 Contact Thomas Santulli 607-737-2912 tsantulli@co.chemung.ny.us Project title Chemung County Municipal Open Access Fiber Optic Backbone Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,106,373 Loan request $ 2,106,373 Status Application Not Funded Description Chemung County proposes to construct and manage a municipal-based, community-owned open access fiber optic backbone approximately 117 miles in length that will offer high bandwidth access to multiple communities, community anchor instutitions, businesses, and public safety entities that are currently underserved in the rural sections of Chemung County. 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 Communications Infrastructure Group, LLC Atlanta, GA Application ID 1265 Contact Dan Ryan 678-332-3630 gcarlisle@berlinatlantic.com Project title The Lake George Broadband Expansion Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 7,701,095 Status Application Not Funded Description CIG proposes development of 35 tower sites located in rural, underserved Warren County, New York. This network offers a technology-neutral communications infrastructure platform for use by "for profit"and "non-profit"broadband providers, including public safety, health care and educational facilities. It provides increased speed and enhanced service to anchor institutions and the community. 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 Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative inc Lexington, SC Application ID 1266 Contact Lee Ayers 803-749-6454 lee@mcecoop.com Project title Western South Carolina Remote Rural Economic Development Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 18,315,600 Status Application Not Funded Description Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (the lead Applicant) and PBT Communications are partnering together to provide high speed broadband services and smart grid electrical services, to bring economic development to a shared Western South Carolina remote rural unserved area of the State. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1269 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 4: Cooper and Howard counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,044,649 Loan request $ 88,058 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Cooper and Howard. 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 City of Sheffield, Alabama Sheffield, AL Application ID 1270 Contact Steven Stanley 256-627-5089 steve_stanley@comcast.net Project title Sheffield Wireless Broadband Internet Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,092,494 Status Application Not Funded Description The City of Sheffield would provide wireless broadband access to unserved and underserved residents in rural Alabama. The project would also enable community anchor institutions, such as schools, libraries, medical facilities, and public safety agencies, to enhance their own services. This project would promote long-term community economic development and also directly create 48 jobs. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL Application ID 1271 Contact Samuel Sudhakar 309-341-5297 ssudhakar@sandburg.edu Project title EduNet Wireless Wide Area Network Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,876,320 Status Application Not Funded Description The EduNet wireless wide area network is a wireless wide area network that covers 3000 square miles in rural west central Illinois and provides broadband services to Carl Sandburg Community College, the University Of Illinois Knox County Extension Center and fifteen K-12 schools within the College district. The network needs to be expanded to increase bandwidth and expand coverage area. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Putnam County Public Library Greencastle, IN Application ID 1276 Contact Alice Greenburg 765-653-2755 alice@putnam.lib.in.us Project title Putnam County Computer Centers and Road Show Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 168,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will expand public access to Internet and word processing; provide dedicated computers for purposes of job searches, application, and resume writing; provide training in basic computer skills; expand free public access to areas of the county currently underserved; provide access and training to vulnerable populations, including low income, disabled, incarcerated and homeless. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc Rio Piedras, PR Application ID 1277 Contact Oscar Moreno 787-689-5869 Project title IX.PR Center for Internet Access and Education Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 946,100 Status Application Not Funded Description The IX.PR Center will 1) increase connectivity, peering, and local content in Puerto Rico to increase broadband efficiency and decrease latency; 2) establish affordable IT workforce training; 3) market intensely IT business solutions; 4) increase IT revenues as IX.PR co-location centers sell linkage.   Applicant Residential Data Solutions Killen, AL Application ID 1278 Contact Sigmund Shapiro 256-762-3888 sigmund.shapiro@rdasol.com Project title Proposed expansion covering all of eastern Lauderdale county in north Alabama Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 290,000 Status Application Not Funded Description We are currently providing high speed broadband to approximately 30 rural end users in our area. We are proposing expansion that would encompass installation of 10 tower sites and lease of additional bandwidth to support approximately 300 end users. Currently we provided to our existing customers 750K upload/download for $34.99 per month. We would like to increase bandwidth at no charge as well. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant New York State Association of Counties Albany, NY Application ID 1282 Contact Darlene VanSickle 518-473-8671 darlene.vansickle@cio.ny.gov Project title New York State Public Safety Non-Rural Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 79,536,531 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of this last mile project is to deploy a 700 MHz wireless broadband network for public safety use in nine (9) participating non-rural counties throughout New York State. This project will improve communications and interoperability for the state's first responders and will directly benefit the communities served by this network. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc. Riverton, WV Application ID 1283 Contact Phyllis Whitten 301-270-2271 pawhitten@earthlink.net Project title Pendleton-Pocahontas High Speed Broadband Fiber Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,347,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc. (SKSRT) proposes to install fiber optic capacity in several underserved rural areas in Pendleton and Pocahontas Counties, WV. SKSRT plans to provide last mile high speed broadband offerings to the communities of Franklin, Brandywine and the eastern portions of Pendleton County, and to Durbin, Bartow, Green Bank, Cass and nearby areas in Pocahontas County. 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 ERF Wireless, Inc. League City, TX Application ID 1286 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title ERF Wireless Louisian and Eastern Texas Wireless Broadband Deployment Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area LA, TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 24,470,800 Status Application Not Funded Description Expansion of the ERF Wireless network across the state of Louisiana and Eastern Texas in conjunction with the Louisiana State Police to provide high speed broadband services to rural under-served areas across the two states. 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 Tohono O'odham Utility Authority Sells, AZ Application ID 1288 Contact Charles Wiese 918-688-0463 dan.carter@mgi-eng.com Project title Tohono O'odham Broadband Advocacy Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 480,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Tohono O'odham Utility Authority is a tribally owned enterprise whose function is, among others, to provide the Tohono O'odham Nation with reliable and affordable telephone services. The purpose of this project is to provide computers, broadband equipment, education, and training to Tohono O'odham tribal members, which will support opportunities for job creation.   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1289 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 5: Benton, Henry, St. Clair and Hickory counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,399,350 Loan request $ 154,992 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Benton, Henry, St. Clair and Hickory. 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 S & B Ops Management LLD DBA Skwyave Communication Calhoun, GA Application ID 1290 Contact Billie Boyd 706-629-0921 dr.b@skywaveinternet.com Project title Connecting Northwest Georgia to Wireless Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 560,835 Status Application Not Funded Description S & B Ops Managment's goal is to provide high-speed, broadband, wireless internet service to rural North West Georgia, particularly the counties of Gordon, Floyd, Whitfield and Murray. By using cost effective point-to-point wireless towers, we will provide always-on reliable service at low cost to otherwise non accessible areas in northwest Georgia. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant South Carolina State Library Columbia, SC Application ID 1291 Contact David Goble 803-734-8656 dgoble@statelibrary.sc.gov Project title Smart State SC Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 713,354 Status Application Not Funded Description The project formed by SC State Library, Medical University of SC and SC State University works with five of South Carolina's poorest & rural counties (19.22 percent unemployment): Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Hampton, Orangeburg to demonstrate the importance of broadband, computer & health literacy and provide workforce development classes to citizens in their search for jobs and better quality of life. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1292 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 6: Vernon, Cedar, Dade and Barton counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 13,139,455 Loan request $ 164,243 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Vernon, Cedar, Dade and Barton. 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 Tower Cloud, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Application ID 1293 Contact Patricia Morrison 727-471-5639 pmorrison@towercloud.com Project title Tower Cloud Mobile Broadband Backhaul Network - Georgia Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, GA, SC Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 24,935,055 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 will pass community anchor institutions and other potential users in markets that include underserved areas. Microwave radios will 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 ConnectGRADD, Inc. Owensboro, KY Application ID 1296 Contact Joseph Berry 270-926-4433 joeberry@gradd.com Project title ConnectGRADD Broadband Infrastructure Expansion Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,098,836 Status Application Not Funded Description ConnectGRADD, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation committed to expanding individual opportunity through the deployment of broadband internet infrastructure. The proposed project will allow for the construction of 23 new broadband transmission towers, providing coverage to more than 27,000 citizens and over 11,000 households within rural communities in Western Kentucky. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1298 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) South Carolina Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 52,030,500 Loan request $ 74,526,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a statewide broadband solution on a software defined radio network. This is a new architecture (installed already by Cleartalk in other areas) will accommodate 4G (LTE/WiMAX) and the proposed 700 MHz public safety network on the same base stations and will enable broadband any time, any where to those who can't access or afford it. 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 Regional Library System Athens, GA Application ID 1299 Contact Kathryn Ames 706-613-3650 kames@athenslibrary.org Project title Economic Enhancement through Expanded Access to Education, Training and Technology Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 478,852 Status Application Not Funded Description Project addresses economic needs - job readiness, computer skills, and literacy - of communities served by the Athens Regional Library, and advances library strategic plans. Six public access computer labs in low-income, underserved areas in NE Georgia will be used for training. Residents may access programs through library web page and archived teleconference training; outcomes are replicable. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1300 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 7: LaClede, Dallas and Webster counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,720,658 Loan request $ 134,009 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of LaClede, Dallas and Webster. 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 Future Generations Graduate School Franklin, WV Application ID 1302 Contact Daniel Taylor 304-358-2000 traci@future.org Project title Equipping West Virginia's Fire and Rescue Squads with Technology and Training to Serve Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,007,655 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 4,461,874 Description This proposal prepares West Virginia's most widespread and active community institutions--volunteer fire and emergency rescue squads--to lead in the promotion of broadband. A statewide extension strategy will equip 90 squads in low-income counties with computers for public use, a locally-trained computer mentor, and training courses to encourage broadband and make it useful to families in need. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Hardy Telecommunications, Inc. Lost River, WV Application ID 1303 Contact David Sherman 304-897-9911 ssherman@hardynet.com Project title Hardy AnchorRing Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,035,260 Loan request $ 2,035,260 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 3,201,760 Description A Middle Mile fiber-optic network in Hardy County, West Virginia bringing network diversity, multi-homing, and high capacity bandwidth to the area for the first time. Hardy AnchorRing will interconnect anchor institutions and underserved areas along the route and allow for a new economic development focus based on reliable and affordable connectivity to a major metropolitan trading center. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Application ID 1305 Contact John Sendejar 361-826-3867 john@cctexas.com Project title Extension of Community Fiber Network to Outlining Facilities in Underserved Areas Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,994,798 Status Application Not Funded Description Corpus Christi is a coastal city in South Texas. The incorporation of the west and east fiber build out will create an impact community wide by enhancing network services and the use of our 147 sq mile wireless mesh network for new services at our community educational libraries, senior citizens centers, and fire, EMS and police sub-stations in these areas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Western Independent Networks, Inc. Tualatin, OR Application ID 1306 Contact Frank Richter 503-612-4421 srichter@win-networks.com Project title Oregon Broadband Alliance Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 1,062,900 Status Application Not Funded Description This grant application will provide equipment to increase the network bandwidth capability from 2 GIG to 22 GIG, with the capability of 80 GIG, and includes three fiber cable construction projects. The equipment and construction will provide the network with redundancy, add 2252 new broadband end users, and connect six new access points. 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 GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1308 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 8: Lafayette, Saline and Pettis counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,902,491 Loan request $ 198,781 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Lafayette, Saline and Pettis. 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 Leaco Rural Telephone Coop. Inc Hobbs, NM Application ID 1314 Contact Laura Angell 575-370-5010 langell@leaco.org Project title Leaco BRS Broadband Project 2 Eastern New Mexico/West Texas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM, TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,002,982 Status Application Not Funded Description Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. proposes to provide wireless broadband services in South Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. The $5,172,325 wireless project provides data and voice services to unserved and underserved rural areas. The shovel ready project will add 7 new construction jobs and 5 sustained jobs. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant FairPoint Communications Missouri, Inc. Peculiar, MO Application ID 1318 Contact Patrick Morse 620-227-4409 pmorse@fairpoint.com Project title Broadband Access for Rural Unserved Communities in Western Central Missouri Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 729,173 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed funding from the ARRA will provide largely anticipated broadband access to unserved residents within FairPoint Missouri's (FPMO) serving area. FPMO plans to install fiber connectivity to existing carrier facilities, so this project will provide broadband Internet access to all residents in the currently unserved serving areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant GTC, Inc. Port Saint Joe, FL Application ID 1323 Contact Patrick Morse 620-227-4409 pmorse@fairpoint.com Project title Broadband Access Extended to Unserved Rural Communities in NW Florida Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 672,008 Status Application Not Funded Description Six rural communities will now be able to experience broadband with aid from the ARRA. This funding will allow GTC, Inc. d/b/a FairPoint Communications to install fiber optic trunking and high-speed carrier facilities in each of the six communities. The projects will provide broadband Internet access to areas that are completely unserved today. 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 Kenosha County Government Kenosha, WI Application ID 1324 Contact Paul Falduto 262-605-5132 pfalduto@co.kenosha.wi.us Project title Kenosha County Broadband and Public Safety Communication System Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,359,013 Status Application Not Funded Description The Kenosha County Broadband and Public Safety Wireless Communication System is high performance, reliable, fault tolerant public safety communication network. Which delivers the enhanced 4.9 GHz public safety communication system to all mobile and stationary public service agencies, and fiber-optic backhaul for all of Kenosha County. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant LENOWISCO, LLC Duffield, VA Application ID 1325 Contact Glen Skinner 276-431-2206 stimulusgrants@lenowisco.org Project title LENOWISCO Last Mile Virginia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 22,333,566 Status Application Not Funded Description LENOWISCO will bring fiber optic accessibility to 100 percent of the households in Lee and Wise Counties in Virginia, and physically connect 5,000 households. The project will be self-funding after the completion of this grant. Data gathered will be a significant achievement that can be utilized by future projects, and potentially to aid the FCC in developing a national strategy. 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 Allied Fiber, LLC New York, NY Application ID 1326 Contact Hunter Newby 212-920-2300 jsuriel@corinthiancap.com Project title Allied Fiber Southeastern Dark Fiber Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL, GA, TN, VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 150,924,770 Status Application Not Funded Description Allied Fiber will build a 1600-mile open-access dark fiber network from Virginia to Florida. More than 225 rural communities lie directly on or within 50 miles of the route. Non-discriminatory access will be available every 3,000 ft. Allied Fiber's partnership with the Powell Mountain Consortium, an organization dedicated to rural economic development, demonstrates the project's potential. 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 Mayfield Electric and Water Systems Mayfield, KY Application ID 1331 Contact Marty Ivy 270-247-4661 gensupt@mewsbb.net Project title Mayfield Electric and Water Systems FTTP and Middle Mile Fiber Optic Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,398,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Application to the NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunity Program for a $13 million grant to construct (i) a fiber-to-the-premises access-network in Mayfield, Kentucky and (ii) a 37-mile fiber-optic backbone between Murray, Kentucky and the Kentucky Dam. 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 Poplar Bluff Internet, Inc. Poplar Bluff, MO Application ID 1332 Contact Brian Becker 573-686-9114 brian@semo.net Project title 200 percent Green SE Missouri Last Mile Wireless Project With Solar Power & Wind Turbine Smart Grid System Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,499,069 Status Application Not Funded Description We propose to build a 31 tower, 760 sq mi broadband wireless network to remote, unserved areas covering all of Butler county and touching four bordering counties providing up to 3mb connections to rural American citizens who ONLY HAVE DIALUP service. Includes 31 2.4kW windmills connected to grid at landowner's home PLUS uses Solar to power wireless equipment for a "200 percent Green" project. 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 Clackamas County, OR Oregon City, OR Application ID 1333 Contact David Cummings 503-655-8525 davidcu@co.clackamas.or.us Project title Clackamas Broadband Innovation Initiative (CBII) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,534,960 Status Application Not Funded Description CBII is a 134.73 mile ring/spur fiber optics network designed to provide low cost point to point middle mile network access to 94 community anchor locations throughout the County while providing backhaul abilities to any private broadband provider desiring to use the network. CBII is a low cost solution to scarcely available fiber optic based high speed broadband availability in the County. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Home Telephone Company, Inc. Moncks Corner, SC Application ID 1334 Contact Denny Thompson 843-761-9173 Denny.Thompson@hometelco.com Project title Rural SC Lowcountry Broadband Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,783,789 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of this project is to extend terrestrial broadband services to several areas of the Berkeley County, Dorchester County and Orangeburg County, South Carolina rural community that do not have access to broadband services today. These voice, internet and video services will be provided using fiber optic cable and Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) technology. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Town Of Manchester Manchester, CT Application ID 1338 Contact Jack McCoy 860-647-3071 jack80@ci.manchester.ct.us Project title Ct Muni Net Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 18,936,896 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband "Architecture": Enables an array of services in the areas of Public Computer Centers,Sustainable Broadband Adoption in UNDERSERVED populations, support Broadband education technology, regional public safety and economic and Jobs development through use of the Connecticut "Municipal Gain"space in the broadband physical architecture of interconnected Connecticut cities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Sky Web Network Inc Saginaw, MI Application ID 1339 Contact Neil Demosthenous 989-239-9393 pete@grantsource.net Project title Skyweb Broadband Community Connect: Traverse City, MI Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,063,250 Status Application Not Funded Description Project description not provided. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Western New Mexico Telephone Company, Inc. Silver City, NM Application ID 1341 Contact Bill Stroman 575-388-2546 bstroman@wnmt.com Project title Western New Mexico Telephone Company Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,516,679 Status Awarded Description The Project is a Last Mile Project that will provide broadband services to remote and unserved customer locations through out Western's Service Area, and will extend additional broadband services to critical community facilities.   Applicant Goldfield Telephone Company Goldfield, IA Application ID 1342 Contact Darrell Seaba 515-825-3766 dseaba@goldtelecom.com Project title Goldfield Renwick Clarion Fiber To The Home Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,245,422 Loan request $ 7,243,678 Status Application Not Funded Description Deploy Fiber to the Home for all households and businesses in Goldfield, Renwick and Clarion, Iowa allowing for a minimum download speed of 20 Mbps. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Nevada County Economic Resource Council Grass Valley, CA Application ID 1343 Contact Gil Mathew 530-274-8455 gil@ncerc.org Project title Nevada County Connected Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 11,202,441 Status Application Not Funded Description A middle mile project to build a wireless carrier-grade technology- and frequency-independent broadband infrastructure both sustainable and scaleable to serve Nevada County, California. The project will enable WISPs to provide last mile service to homes, small businesses, and non-profits; and provide services to schools, libraries, government & public safety, health clinics, and community centers. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Executive Office of the State of Mississippi Jackson, MS Application ID 1345 Contact Serena Clark 601-576-2013 sclark@governor.state.ms.us Project title Sustainable Adoption for the State of Mississippi Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,844,921 Status Application Not Funded Description The Governor's Office will lead the effort to increase adoption of broadband throughout the state, with special emphasis on the Delta Region. The project leverages the successful community-based model of the Mississippi State University Extension Service to increase awareness of the benefits of broadband by working with local partners in the education, health care, business, and civic fields.   Applicant Youth Policy Institute Los Angeles, CA Application ID 1346 Contact Dixon Slingerland 213-688-2802 dslingerland@ypiusa.org Project title YPI Public Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,264,390 Status Application Not Funded Description YPI Public Computer Centers will bring expanded broadband access to very low-income residents of Los Angeles in the communities of Pacoima, Pico Union, and Van Nuys. The project will create and expand four Public Computer Centers that will provide access to technology, education, and training resources not currently available for low income residents. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant AIM Wireless Solutions Schaumburg, IL Application ID 1347 Contact Ahmad Malkawi 847-340-6250 amalkawi@aimws.com Project title Broadband USA for South East Kentucky Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 14,485,264 Status Application Not Funded Description To deploy a WIMAX (802.16e standard) high speed broadband network in the southeast part of Kentucky. The network will initially provide high speed broadband data and voice over IP and it will offer mobile data and voice after 6 months of the initial launch. 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 California Valley Broadband, LLC Rio Vista, CA Application ID 1350 Contact Mark Cabral 707-374-5075 markc@morenotrenching.com Project title CVB Project 1 Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 44,168,167 Loan request $ 44,168,167 Status Application Not Funded Description The California Valley Broadband Project will provide WiMAX and WiFi service to seven counties of the Central Valley; Solano, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Madera, Merced and Fresno. The service will deliver reliable speeds of up to 20 Mbps to residential, commercial and government subscribers throughout the area bridging the digital divide, bringing jobs and economic development. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. Chicago, IL Application ID 1351 Contact Ryan Williams 312-441-9009 rlwilliams@hrdi.org Project title TElemedicine Addiction and Mental health Services (TEAMS) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 399,580 Status Application Not Funded Description Stimulate demand for innovative usages of broadband technology among community-based behavioral healthcare and faith-based organizations by implementing a telemedicine mental health and addiction treatment network. The project will train staff, showcase the viability of broadband service as a clinical tool to low-tech agencies, and rotate equipment between facilities to achieve maximum exposure.   Applicant Russellville Electric Plant Board Russellville, KY Application ID 1360 Contact Larry Wilcutt 270-726-2466 lwilcutt@epbnet.com Project title Russellville Electric Plant Board - Broadband Project in Logan, Todd and Robertson counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,449,995 Status Application Not Funded Description Russellville Electric Plant Board (REPB), a non-profit municipal utility, seeks funding to serve the residents of Russellville via an FTTP network that will provide ultra fast broadband, high quality television and voice-over-IP and to expand its existing wireless broadband network such that it will cover 900+ square miles of rural Logan, Todd & Robertson counties. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Michael R. Lomotta & Co., Inc. (dba LIMOTTAIT.com) Solvang, CA Application ID 1364 Contact Michael Limotta 805-693-0136 mlimotta@limotta.com Project title Joint Opportunity Broadband Services (JOBS) - Garey Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description One carrier system will be erected in Garey, CA to deliver broadband to un/underserved communities comprised of ag industry, public education and safety entities with less than 500 inhabitants. Subscriber serviceability begins within 18 months of grant approval. LIMOTTAIT.COM, an Alvarion AirPartner, will install Alvarion wireless equipment which received RUS acceptance & "Buy American" status. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Town of Manchester Manchester, CT Application ID 1367 Contact Jack McCoy 860-647-3071 jack80@ci.manchester.ct.us Project title Connecticut Municipal Net Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 409,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband "Public Computer Center"Makes use of Connecticut's Municipal Broadband Network architecture to enable programs serving underserved low income and elderly populations, support Broadband education technology, regional public safety and economic and Jobs development. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Town of Manchester Manchester, CT Application ID 1369 Contact Jack McCoy 860-647-3071 jack80@ci.manchester.ct.us Project title Connecticut Municipal Net Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 125,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband "Sustainable Broadband Adoption"Makes use of Connecticut's Municipal Broadband Network architecture and associated "Public Computer Center" initiatives to enable programs serving UNDERSERVED populations, support Broadband education technology, regional public safety and economic and Jobs development. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Henry County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) New Castle, IN Application ID 1372 Contact Steve Wolfrom 765-529-1212 swolfrom@henrycountyremc.com Project title Henry County REMC Program BIP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,110,533 Status Application Not Funded Description Henry County REMC, a rural electric coop formed in 1936, seeks funding to bring true broadband to underserved and unserved constituents in Henry County, IN, through a partnership with a neighboring telecommunications company, Hancock Telecom, and its subsidiary, Central Indiana Communications. We will bring 2MB service to the area through WiMAX wireless technology within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant White Cloud Communications, Inc. Twin Falls, ID Application ID 1375 Contact Greg Newberry 208-869-0818 gnewberry@live.com Project title Linking Idaho Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,533,052 Status Application Not Funded Description The Linking Idaho Project is designed to provide high speed wireless broadband to areas of Idaho that mountains and canyons have isolated. These areas can only be served by wireless infastructure. This project will provide tremendous educational and inproved safety to remote police and fire, increasing thier ability to serve. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Genesys Computer/DesertGate Internet LLC Las Vegas, NM Application ID 1376 Contact Ronald Doss 505-454-8454 ron@desertgate.com Project title Last Mile Broadband to Mora County and Remote Central San Miguel County New Mexico Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 988,982 Status Application Not Funded Description Genesys Computers/DesertGate Internet LLC proposes to extend terrestrial-based wireless broadband internet service to the remote, unserved areas of North Central San Miguel County and to the population centers and other areas of Mora County, NM by building upon existing network infrastructure in the adjacent service area of Las Vegas, San Miguel County, NM. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION KEY WEST, FL Application ID 1377 Contact Ian Daniels 305-320-0200 ian@engage-communications.net Project title ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS LAST MILE APPLICATION Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 135,850 Status Application Not Funded Description Providing last mile coverage to an underserved area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Conyers Conyers, GA Application ID 1378 Contact Christopher Fisher 770-785-6697 chris.fisher@conyersga.gov Project title City of Conyers Wi-Fi Infrastructure Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 477,125 Status Application Not Funded Description In conjunction with the Conyers Housing Authority the City of Conyers will provide free Wi-Fi to the under serviced individuals in the project area. This project will provide free Wi-Fi to the local library. The project will also enhance the abilities of public safety to better service this area by providing them access to this Wi-Fi network. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1379 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 9: McDonald, Barry and Stone counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,207,968 Loan request $ 127,600 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of McDonald, Barry and Stone. 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 ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION KEY WEST, FL Application ID 1383 Contact Ian Daniels 305-320-0200 ian@engage-communications.net Project title ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS MIDDLE MILE PROJECT Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,505,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Providing emergency communications services for all community anchor institutions and residents of the Florida Keys in Monroe County via the funding of a single service area in Key West Florida. See Executive Summary and Project Purpose Essays for details. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant InternationalBroadband Electric Communications Hokes Bluff, AL Application ID 1384 Contact Scott Lee 256-492-1000 scott.lee@ibec.net Project title IBEC - Service Area 3 Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,814,603 Loan request $ 22,070,979 Status Application Not Funded Description IBEC BPL High-speed Broadband Services in cooperation with Great Lakes Energy. Offering service to more than 108,000 homes, businesses and Critical Community Institutions, that are not served at all or underserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Elaze Digerati LLC Saint Augustine, FL Application ID 1386 Contact Charles Judice 732-282-0411 cjudice@elaze.com Project title Broadband Training and Usability Institute Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL, NJ Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 536,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project proposes the creation of a non-profit Institute having two synergistic functions: a)train technical support personnel that provide one-on-one assistance to residents of Habitat for Humanity homes and b)review and fund applied research and innovation proposals from academic institutions focused on improving usefulness, usability, and affordability of broadband services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Peoples Rural Telephone Coop. Corp., Inc. McKee, KY Application ID 1387 Contact Johnie Stidham 606-287-7101 stidhamjm@prtcnet.org Project title Broadband through FTTH for Jackson and Owsley Counties in Kentucky Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,750,000 Loan request $ 9,150,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The project is designed to Engineer, Build, and Install Outside Plant Facilities and Equipment to provide advanced broadband services, including Digital Voice, High-speed Data, and Expanded Video services, to subscribers in Jackson and Owsley Counties in Kentucky. 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 ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION KEY WEST, FL Application ID 1388 Contact Ian Daniels 305-320-0200 ian@engage-communications.net Project title ENGAGE COMMUNICATIONS SUSTAINABLE BROADBAND ADOPTION APPLICATION Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 515,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Providing community anchor institutions with hardware, software, and affordable IT services in a sustainable manner. This promotes broadband adoption at home, public computing centers, businesses and institutions. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Clemson University Research Foundation Anderson, SC Application ID 1389 Contact James Bottum 864-656-8125 Project title Palmetto State Integrated Fiber Infrastructure: A Statewide Broadband Strategy for South Carolina Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 45,354,165 Status Application Not Funded Description South Carolina's rural character provides a model environment for the ARRA vision. With private enterprise partners, we propose a comprehensive, statewide backbone enhancing economic development and service to citizens. The broadband network connects diverse research, education, medical, and library locations, providing an Internet superhighway within 30 miles of every location in the State. 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 1391 Contact William Wallace 703-723-6272 william.wallace@dbcmail.com Project title Rebate PC Bundle Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ID, IN, MO, MS, MT, NE, PA, VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,354,400 Status Application Not Funded Description The Rebate PC Bundle Project is a partnership to stimulate sustainable broadband adoption in unserved and underserved areas by providing vulnerable populations with (i) digital literacy education; (ii) substantial discounts on new broadband enabled computers and (iii) affordable broadband services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Town of Chapel Hill-Chapel Hill Public Library Chapel HIll, NC Application ID 1392 Contact Mark Bayles 919-968-2777 mbayles@townofchapelhill.org Project title Portable Public Computer Lab Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 33,582 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide 30 laptop computers,a lcd projector and projection screen for use the Chapel Hill Public Library for computer classes on a range of topics including job skills enhancements, and searching for health related topics online. The computer lab would be available to local non-profit groups and agencies for training purposes and public workshops sponsored by the organization.   Applicant MSA Global Inc Decatur, GA Application ID 1395 Contact Madinah Ali 404-371-3407 mali@msaglobal.biz Project title Georgia Broadband Initiative for Visually Impaired Individuals Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,286,347 Status Application Not Funded Description The Georgia Broadband Initiative for Visually Impaired Individuals is designed to further develop and implement a turn-key adult learning program to create call center job opportunities within the visually impaired community. Through the Sustainable Broadband Adoption this initiative will expanded access to the underserved and unserved visually impaired population within the State of Georgia. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant 2020 Communications, LLC Ypsilanti, MI Application ID 1396 Contact Robert Wolff 734-646-5000 rew@2020comm.com Project title Wireless Washtenaw Phase II Program BIP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,977,479 Loan request $ 2,058,191 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Washtenaw currently provides broadband service to about 550 customers in Washtenaw County, MI. This Phase II project will expand its wireless geographic reach within the county, provide more robust capabilities and install fiber optic backhaul and primary resources. Both county and municipal governments are strongly supportive of this initiative. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant State Library of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Application ID 1397 Contact Bryan Babin 225-342-6759 bbabin@slol.lib.la.us Project title Louisiana Libraries Connecting People to Their Potential Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,798,081 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 8,797,668 Description This proposal will provide: 1. 4 mobile laptop labs for statewide technology training of vulnerable populations 2. Online workforce development tools & health information 3. Online tutoring for students 4. 10 laptops per parish library system for loan 5. Assistive technology for persons with disabilities Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Cable Montana, LLC Kearney, NE Application ID 1399 Contact Amber Reineke 308-698-1442 amber.reineke@usa-companies.net Project title Bearcreek Remote Broadband (BRB) Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,514,640 Status Application Not Funded Description Cable Montana (CMT); a cable operator; is applying for $1.8M Broadband Infrastructure Program grant funding to build out regional (Middle Mile) Gigabit Ethernet backbone and local (Last Mile) HFC access network to the south central Montana. CMT proposes the BRB project to deploy a broadband network that will provide rural communities in the coverage area with internet, video and voice services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. Winona, MN Application ID 1400 Contact Gary Evans 507-474-5800 garye@hbci.com Project title Southeastern Minnesota Last-Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,729,891 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide last-mile service to Minneiska, Miesville, New Trier, areas in Lake City and Red Wing, in addition to constructing middle-mile connections between the five communities and Hiawatha Broadband's network termination in Wabasha. The farm service area connections will offer broadband services to an additional 215 underserved homes and farmsteads along the route. 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 Cable Nebraska, LLC Kearney, NE Application ID 1402 Contact Amber Reineke 308-698-1442 amber.reineke@usa-companies.net Project title Nebraska Heartland Rural Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 693,087 Loan request $ 693,087 Status Application Not Funded Description Cable Nebraska; a rural cable operator; is applying for $1.4M BIP / BTOP funding to build out regional (Middle Mile) Gigabit Ethernet backbone and local (Last Mile) HFC network to the communities in central Nebraska. CNE proposes the NHRB project to deploy a network that will provide rural communities in the coverage area with Broadband Internet, video and voice 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1408 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Arizona - Wellton Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 151,650 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant International Broadband Electric Communitcations, Inc. Hokes Bluff, AL Application ID 1409 Contact Scott Lee 256-492-1000 scott.lee@ibec.net Project title IBEC - Service Area 4 Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,175,654 Loan request $ 14,571,337 Status Application Not Funded Description IBEC BPL High-speed Broadband Services in cooperation with , United Cooperative Services. Offering service to more than 60,000 homes, businesses and Critical Community Institutions, that are not served at all or underserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Page County Broadband Authority Luray, VA Application ID 1410 Contact Tom Cardman tcardman@pagecounty.virginia.gov Project title Page BBA Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,648,941 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,648,941 Description The Page BBA mid-mile fiber project establishes a core technology base to serve a distressed population which has less than 40 percent broadband penetration. The project provides accessible, non-discriminatory interconnection capabilities for internet service providers to offer last mile solutions. The network will connect town governments, first responders, schools, libraries and the primary hospital. 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 American Library Association Chicago, IL Application ID 1411 Contact Alan Inouye 202-628-8410 ainouye@alawash.org Project title Broadband Capacity for Community Transformation: Helping Libraries Manage Network-enabled Services 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 $ 1,644,785 Status Application Not Funded Description Libraries are facing rapidly increasing demand for broadband-based services from their communities. By contrast, most librarians are not well prepared to serve as network managers and broadband capacity planners. This project will develop a set of resources for librarians so they can develop this core competency and successfully plan for and manage broadband services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Cook County Government Chicago, IL Application ID 1412 Contact Antonio Hylton 312-603-1400 ahylton@cookcountygov.com Project title Connecting Cook County Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 30,806,467 Status Application Not Funded Description The project presents an opportunity to expand its Public Safety communication capabilities by providing additional redundancy and bandwidth. The project also presents an opportunity to expand our network capacity and leverage the County's significant investment in its infrastructure to reach the economically depressed and disadvantaged neighborhoods within Cook County. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Tallahassee Tallahassee, GA Application ID 1415 Contact Carrie Blanchard 850-891-2000 Carrie.Blanchard@talgov.com Project title IT Shared Services Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 830,794 Status Application Not Funded Description The partners seek to create a Shared IT Services program, using ARRA funding as a catalyst, with a mission focused on assisting small and medium cities and counties in their efforts to cost effectively engage progressive technology in a sustainable manner. The Shared IT Services plan will develop and support a network of local governments and enable them to enhance their use of technology.   Applicant Nu Vu Communications, LLC Shelby, NC Application ID 1417 Contact Vergil Agostinelli 609-462-9541 vmagostinelli@msn.com Project title Cherokee County, SC Last Mile Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 25,953,324 Status Application Not Funded Description Design,construct, and operate a FTTP network providing high quality broadband services to the citizens, businesses, and public institutions of Cherokee County, SC Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Control Room Technologies dba Arialink Lansing, MI Application ID 1418 Contact Tim Lebel 517-492-1336 tlebel@arialink.com Project title Arialink Application for Livingston/Ingham/Eaton/Barry Counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,496,264 Loan request $ 7,496,264 Status Application Not Funded Description Arialink will expand its native fiber-optic network in Livingston, Ingham, Eaton and Barry Counties to underserved rural areas. The expanded network will benefit schools, libraries, local/state government, hospitals and clinics and public safety by erasing traditional county boundaries for increased collaboration, reducing capital expenditures and reduction of recurring telecommunication costs. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Gargoyle Technologies, Inc. dba Volo Broadband Urbana, IL Application ID 1419 Contact Peter Folk 217-721-3893 pfolk-btop@volo.net Project title Champaign County Broadband Backbone Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 788,150 Status Application Not Funded Description Create a hybrid fiber/wireless backbone of 17 towers with rich backbone provider connectivity to lower the barrier of entry for small local wireless providers. 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 City of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA Application ID 1422 Contact Gary Carter 310-434-2612 gary.carter@smgov.net Project title Santa Monica City Net and City Wi-Fi Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 999,920 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of this grant request is to fund a sustainable broadband project that will serve to close the global broadband gap while upgrading the City's network to connect to local, state, and federal governments for public safety and transportation applications. The project leverages existing infrastructure to provide broadband to the public and businesses, and stimulate demand for broadband. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Nelson Cable, Inc. Lovingston, VA Application ID 1424 Contact Joseph McClellan 434-263-4836 joeleemc@aol.com Project title Nelson Cable, Inc. WiMAX Deployment Program BIP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 361,066 Loan request $ 288,853 Status Application Not Funded Description Nelson Cable, Inc. seeks funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to its unserved (100 percent) constituents in the Rockfish Valley located in Nelson and Albermale Counties. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps wireless speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Williamstown Williamstown, KY Application ID 1425 Contact Douglas Beckham 859-824-6351 dbeckham@wtownky.org Project title Deployment of Broadband to Corinth, KY & Other Areas in Grant County, KY and Owen County, KY Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 327,876 Loan request $ 341,259 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 535,308 Description The City of Williamstown, KY ("Applicant")proposes to deploy high speed broadband services to Corinth, KY and Other Areas in Grant County, KY and Owen County, KY ("proposed service area"). The high speed broadband services will be deployed over a Fiber-To-The-Home system. The proposed service area is rural and unserved. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1426 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Arizona - Winslow Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 364,671 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1427 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Saratoga Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 197,370 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1429 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Arizona - Quartzsite Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 439,407 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1430 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Arizona - Rio Rico Northeast Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 114,642 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV Application ID 1432 Contact Rachelle Beckner 304-343-4646 rachelle.beckner@kanawha.lib.wv.us Project title Sustaining Broadband in the KCPL System Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 851,831 Status Application Not Funded Description Providing 104 additional laptops, desktop videoconferencing software, webcams and headset/microphones along with screen reader software for KCPL and its one affiliate, new programs developed with key partners and targeted to vulnerable groups will bring the benefits of greatly increased broadband access to Kanawha County citizenry.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1433 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Arizona - Pinon Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 126,009 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1437 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - South Dakota - Platte Program BIP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 160,938 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband wifi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with wifi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Eastlight, LLC Fairfield, IA Application ID 1438 Contact Michael Schill 641-469-6220 support@natel.net Project title Southeast Iowa Rural Wireless Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 3,836,926 Status Awarded Description The SE Iowa Rural Wireless Broadband project will serve over 80 small, rural communities with high speed, affordable Internet using proven wireless technology and business experience gained by serving this challenging region of small towns and large farms. 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 Medisys Solutions, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ Application ID 1439 Contact Sivakumar Coramutla 732-887-5912 sivac@mediisys.com Project title RuMBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 21,687,446 Status Application Not Funded Description RuMBA will help vulnerable populations become more digitally literate "e-citizens," through better wired and wireless broadband access to government & Internet services. RuMBA's healthcare and public safety technology will provide Federal, State and Local first responders with ubiquitous but secure access to real-time intelligence, medical records and criminal records. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Kansas City, Missouri, City of Kansas City, MO Application ID 1440 Contact Ivan Drinks 816-513-0828 ivan_drinks@kcmo.org Project title Kansas City Missouri Infrastructure Technology Empowerrment Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,517,371 Status Application Not Funded Description Provides digital divide internet access to residents of Kansas city Missouri Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Passaic Public Library Passaic, NJ Application ID 1441 Contact Mario Gonzalez 973-779-0474 mgonzalez@passaicpubliclibrary.org Project title Passaic Public Library's Technology Reboot Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NJ Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 320,500 Status Application Not Funded Description Passaic Public Library's Technology Reboot Initiative will upgrade PPL's broadband technology capabilities to a state-of-the-art public access computer system. PPL services a largely Hispanic immigrant community with high unemployment, and low educational, computer literacy, and income levels. PPL will leverage this initiative to dramatically expand its existing job search and outreach programs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1443 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - South Dakota - Spearfish Program BIP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 513,585 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband wifi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with wifi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Muncie Public Library muncie, IN Application ID 1444 Contact Virginia Nilles 765-747-8201 gnilles@munpl.org Project title Discovery and Information Station Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 249,379 Status Application Not Funded Description A 20-workstation Discovery and Information Station will open a new community anchor institution providing free access to vulnerable populations in a disadvantaged neighborhood. The DIS will offer computer-based homework help, gaming, physical fitness activities, computing skills training, and job center and its 12-laptop mobile lab will provide access and training to schools and senior centers.   Applicant City of Boston Boston, MA Application ID 1445 Contact Donna Sorgi 617-635-4097 Donna.Sorgi@cityofboston.gov Project title City of Boston Public Computing Centers (BPCC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,744,084 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,906,439 Description BPCC is a coordinated project among three community anchors to provide upgraded and expanded hardware, software, and public computing training in 26 public libraries, 11 public housing developments, and 16 Centers for Youth and Families that have broadband connectivity but are at capacity and struggling to serve constituent needs. The project will increase training for sustainability. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1446 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - South Dakota - Brookings Program BIP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 727,191 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband wifi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with wifi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant New York State Education Department Albany, NY Application ID 1447 Contact Mary Todd 518-486-4858 mtodd@mail.nysed.gov Project title New York Computer Centers: Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,521,150 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 9,521,150 Description Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary is an innovative project with a strategic mix of 30 library-based public computer centers and 5 mobile training labs targeting unemployed, underemployed and vulnerable populations in 41 economically distressed upstate New York Counties. The State Library and its partners will also establish interactive video teleconferencing services and 24/7 job resources. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1448 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - South Dakota - Tea Program BIP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 146,007 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband wifi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with wifi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1450 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - North Dakota - Belcourt Program BIP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 185,688 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Northern Neck Planning District Commission Warsaw, VA Application ID 1451 Contact Jerry Davis 804-333-1900 jdavis@nnpdc17.state.va.us Project title Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Regional Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 13,988,941 Status Application Not Funded Description The Northern Neck Planning District Commission regional middle mile project consists of approx. 223 miles of new fiber optic cable, wireless towers and networking equipment designed to enhance broadband services by partnering with private providers across the 10 counties. The project will provide broadband access to more than 20,000 homes and businesses that currently have limited or no broadband Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1452 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Lusk Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 182,826 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Guymon, OK Application ID 1453 Contact Ronald Strecker 580-338-4221 ptci@chrsolutions.com Project title Western OK BB Infrastructure Development Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK, TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,098,562 Loan request $ 3,366,188 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 23,297,597 Description Build out of broadband infrastructure of rural areas within the western Oklahoma panhandle area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1454 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Illinois Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 17,373,816 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 578,300 people in 203 of the most rural communities in Illinois. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1458 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Guernsey Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 140,679 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1460 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Glenrock Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 191,340 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1461 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Rawlins Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 486,855 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1463 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Norwalk Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 283,090 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1465 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Miami Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,891,493 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)   Applicant Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. at OASAS Albany, NY Application ID 1467 Contact Reba Architzel 518-485-2410 RebaArchitzel@oasas.state.ny.us Project title New York State Telehealth Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,306,700 Status Application Not Funded Description NYS Telehealth Network, a State agency collaboration with nonprofit and local governments in 34 counties, will: improve services for vulnerable populations through enhanced care coordination among health and specialty (mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities) care providers, correctional facilities and other community-based services and be sustained through web-based training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Gray Holdings Corp Lehi, UT Application ID 1468 Contact David Gray 801-331-8374 dave.gray1@gmail.com Project title Recreation Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 37,688,526 Status Application Not Funded Description Recreation Broadband seeks to provide broadband service to the unserved community of campers in the national parks, national forest campgrounds, and other rural recreation areas in 12 western states. Services will consist of WiFi Internet access, VOIP payphones, and public safety radio system access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1469 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Atlanta Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,338,221 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)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1470 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Phoenix Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,473,986 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 Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1472 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Boston Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,570,783 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 South Georgia Regional Library Valdosta, GA Application ID 1475 Contact Sean Strickland 229-333-0086 sstrickland@sgrl.org Project title MyPace - Computer Learning for All Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 487,606 Status Application Not Funded Description Research shows that self-directed and self-paced learning are the most effective, efficient, and lowest cost methods of educating a population. The project goal is to redesign existing patron computer centers to facilitate self-directed learning for underserved patrons with an emphasis on education, career skills, technology training and broadband awareness. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1476 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Detroit Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,638,016 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 Auburn, City of Auburn, IN Application ID 1477 Contact Scott Bowles 260-627-8888 sdbowles@spectrumeng.com Project title Extension of FTTX Broadband Service to Underserved of Rural Auburn, IN Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,771,743 Status Application Not Funded Description Auburn Essential Services (AES) delivers industrial strength Broadband service via FTTx to the people of Auburn, IN. Presently all community anchor institutions are served by AES. Affordable broadband access linking these institutions to the rural community is missing. The Project specifically extends the existing AES FTTx network to underserved rural portions of the electric service territory. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1478 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Minneapolis Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,097,261 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 Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1479 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Providence/Newport Program BTOP Proposed Project Area RI Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,875,108 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 Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1481 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Seattle Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,010,873 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 Castillo Technologies, LLC Chandler, AZ Application ID 1483 Contact Alan Castillo 602-443-6800 alan@castillotechnologies.com Project title Cottonwood,Camp Verde,Clarkdale,Jerome,AZ Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,102,241 Status Application Not Funded Description Castillo Technologies, LLC will deliver wireless broadband services to the rural, underserved areas of Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale and Jerome, Arizona. As an experienced federal contractor, end users will have a choice of providers while serving the highest proportion of rural residents. To improve access by schools, healthcare, and public safety agencies, we will offer service discounts. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Dixie Technology Funding Agency La Verkin, UT Application ID 1485 Contact James Driessen 801-360-8044 jd@vibme.com Project title Community Mobile SBA Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,680,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Training and access through Community Mobile: evolving real-time subnet IP Cloud; fast roaming 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO(multi-in-multi-out); millisecond handoff; Wi-fi capable, 300+ Mbps bidirectional (fiberless); IP Core VOIP/SIP support; seamless convergence to GSM/CDMA; Gbit backhaul; bridging rural communications to the world with Last-mile triple play.   Applicant ZeroDivide San Francisco, CA Application ID 1486 Contact Tessie Guillermo 415-773-0388 tessie@zerodivide.org Project title ZeroDivide's "Zero Dial-up"Broadband Adoption Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, IL, MA, MN, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, UT, WA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,060,352 Status Application Not Funded Description ZeroDivide's "Zero Dial-up"Broadband Adoption Program will stimulate the demand for and adoption of broadband technology by vulnerable populations in targeted states by improving the economic opportunity of disadvantaged individuals, and increasing civic engagement and participation through broadband technology. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1487 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Forest City Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 174,325 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Dixie Technology Funding Agency La Verkin, UT Application ID 1488 Contact James Driessen 801-360-8044 jd@vibme.com Project title Community Mobile PCC Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Ready Community Mobile: evolving real-time subnet IP Cloud; fast roaming 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO(multi-in-multi-out); millisecond handoff; Wi-fi capable, 300+ Mbps bidirectional (fiberless); IP Core VOIP/SIP support; seamless convergence to GSM/CDMA; Gbit backhaul; bridging rural communications to the world with Last-mile triple play; clearer voice calling; and deployment at a fraction of the cost.   Applicant Dixie Technology Funding Agency La Verkin, UT Application ID 1490 Contact James Driessen 801-360-8044 jd@vibme.com Project title Community Mobile BBI Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 8,823,186 Status Application Not Funded Description Ready Community Mobile: evolving real-time subnet IP Cloud; fast roaming 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO(multi-in-multi-out); millisecond handoff; Wi-fi capable, 300+ Mbps bidirectional (fiberless); IP Core VOIP/SIP support; seamless convergence to GSM/CDMA; Gbit backhaul; bridging rural communications to the world with Last-mile triple play; clearer voice calling; and deployment at a fraction of the cost. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1491 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Houston Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 14,563,286 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 Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1492 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Dallas Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,310,148 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1493 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Keokuk Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 607,126 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Indiana State Library INDIANAPOLIS, IN Application ID 1494 Contact Roberta Brooker 317-232-3693 rbrooker@library.in.gov Project title Indiana Libraries: Connecting You with the World (ILCYW) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,150,654 Status Application Not Funded Description ILCYW ensures all Indiana residents access to essential broadband resources, bringing Indiana public libraries up to a standard level of information technology delivery that provides, at a minimum, broadband in every location; wireless access at every library; 1 computer for every 1,000 residents; and a mobile computer lab and librarian training for computer and work-related skills instruction.   Applicant City of Manchester NH Manchester, NH Application ID 1497 Contact Jennie Angell 603-624-6577 jangell@manchesternh.gov Project title Library Public Computers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 148,080 Status Application Not Funded Description During the past two years our Library has seen a marked increase in demand for internet access from people here to research for jobs, write resumes, continue their education, and other responses to the economic downturn. This project will replace our aging equipment and increase the number of public computers for our community.   Applicant Towerstream I Middletown, RI Application ID 1498 Contact Joseph Hernon 401-848-5848 jhernon@towerstream.com Project title TowerStream Last Mile Project for Wireless Broadband - Philadelphia Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,476,301 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)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1499 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Postville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 144,526 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1500 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Jackson Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 417,888 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant EchoStar Broadband I L.L.C. Englewood, CO Application ID 1503 Contact Filiberto Agusti 202-429-6428 fagusti@steptoe.com Project title EchoStar Program Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, VA, WV Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 49,927,365 Loan request $ 50,425,018 Status Application Not Funded Description The RUS BIP program will allow EchoStar Broadband I L.L.C. ("EchoStar") to reach about 426,104 rural unserved/underserved U.S. households with no or negligible broadband access from terrestrial providers. EchoStar will use unused bandwidth capacity on two existing satellites to serve up to about 100,000 rural unserved and underserved households at a very attractive price-point. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1504 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Torrington Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 342,549 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1505 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Epworth Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 100,129 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1508 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Wyoming - Rafter J Ranch Program BIP Proposed Project Area WY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 114,732 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant A-Vu Media Corporation Minnetonka, MN Application ID 1510 Contact John Goodman 612-839-2329 john.goodman@knology.com Project title A-Vu Media - new bundled broadband for Older Adults, Disabled, and HealthCare Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,431,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A highly simplified user interface facilitates preprogrammed direct access to broadband and other services delivered though an integrated digital "TV". All services are remotely programmed and controlled by a 24/7 customer service operator on a secure network. This network creates new high value connections for the users and all those providing healthcare and other broadband based services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Delaware County Library System Meida, PA Application ID 1513 Contact David Belanger 610-891-8622 dbelanger@delco.lib.pa.us Project title Library Connection to Fiber Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 300,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Delaware County Library System provides support services for 29 library locations. To date 18 library facilities have been connected to a fiber optic computer network shared by K-12 schools and county government. This is a project to find the connection to the remaining 11 locations. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant CONXXUS, LLC Jerseyville, IL Application ID 1519 Contact Barclay Goodwin 618-494-5069 sei1bg@starband.net Project title Conxxus Service Area 1 Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 15,000,000 Loan request $ 23,628,064 Status Application Not Funded Description The Conxxus Project and Mission is to provide wireless high-speed broadband services to the entire rural areas in the counties and all the rural communities within our service area, which allows all residents, farmers, businesses, all medical facilities, public safety, libraries & government agencies access to a true high-speed broadband service of 2Mbps up & down & greater. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1520 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Pawnee Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 150,136 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc. Hokes Bluff, AL Application ID 1521 Contact Scott Lee 256-492-1000 scott.lee@ibec.net Project title IBEC - Service Area 5 Program BIP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,285,264 Loan request $ 12,765,652 Status Application Not Funded Description IBEC BPL High-speed Broadband Services in cooperation with Adams-Columbia EC, Central Wisconsin EC, Oconto EC. Offering service to more than 52,000 homes, businesses and Critical Community Institutions, that are not served at all or underserved. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1522 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Weeping Water Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 119,743 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Deaf Action Center of Louisiana Shreveport, LA Application ID 1523 Contact David Hylan 318-425-7781 david@deafactioncenter.org Project title AccessAmerica Video Remote Interpreting Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, CA, LA, TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,381,252 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,380,513 Description In AccessAmerica the Deaf Action Center of Louisiana will utilize broadband and videoconference technology to provide on demand cost-effective sign language interpretation 24/7 between the deaf and community partner sites-hospitals, courts, public safety agencies, shelters, schools and libraries. Continuing education for interpreters and job skills for the deaf are part of this program. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1524 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Sheldon Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 236,767 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1527 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Wagoner Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 402,075 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband wifi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with wifi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1528 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Glidden Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 106,258 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Redwood IPTV LLC Loleta, CA Application ID 1530 Contact Jan Dubiakova 559-307-2945 jdubiakova@instantphone.org Project title Humboldt Del Norte fiber project Program BIP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,282,806 Loan request $ 11,282,806 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide middle mile and last mile service in Humboldt & Del Norte counties Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Douglas County Public Library Minden, NV Application ID 1533 Contact Linda Deacy 775-782-9841 ldeacy@douglas.lib.nv.us Project title Fiber for Douglas County Public Library and East Fork Fire & Paramedic District Headquarters Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 66,859 Status Application Not Funded Description This project brings a fiber optic network to a campus shared by Douglas County Public Library and East Fork Fire and Paramedics District Headquarters / Douglas County Emergency Operations Center and connects both buildings to the County Administration building. The network will support video conferencing, mobile computing, and enhanced wireless bandwidth in the Library meeting room. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Housing Authority of the City of New Haven New Haven, CT Application ID 1534 Contact Karen DuBois-Walton 203-498-8800 kdwalton@newhavenhousing.org Project title Eastview Public Computer Lab Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 379,117 Status Application Not Funded Description The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven is requesting funding for the purchase of hardware, software, furniture and equipment associated with creating a public computer center at the newly constructed Community Center at its Eastview Terrace housing development. This equipment will enable the Authority to provide broadband access and deliver necessary supportive services to residents.   Applicant Springfield-Greene County Library District Springfield, MO Application ID 1536 Contact Carol Grimes 417-883-5366 carolg@thelibrary.org Project title Edge Community Technology Center Expansion Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 294,404 Status Application Not Funded Description The Edge Community Technology Center will double the current capacity to provide additional resources to emphasize training for workforce readiness, job seeking skills, using computer software and hardware, and Library resources to meet the information needs for small businesses and other target audiences. Staff will partner with community agencies to reach the most vulnerable populations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Application ID 1537 Contact Susan Espinoza 210-486-0748 sespinoza@alamo.edu Project title Educational Multimedia Technology Degree and Certificate Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,204,650 Status Application Not Funded Description San Antonio College's Media Services Department will establish a Certificate and Associate's Degree Program in Multimedia Technology to train digital media (audio video) professionals. The training program will be co-located with the City of San Antonio's broadband educational access channel and community-access mobile and receive-only satellite resources managed by SAC's Media Services.   Applicant Chat-Chat Internet Cafe Dallas, TX Application ID 1538 Contact Luis Calderon 972-896-9344 mlhcv@hotmail.com Project title Public Computer Centers in underserved communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 77,266 Status Application Not Funded Description I requesting federal funds to help me open more public computer centers in areas where the majority of people do not own a computer or cannot afford paying for internet access. I have one business like this already and the response has been favorable. But since our prices for internet access and other services are very affordable, this is almost like a community service. Profit margins are low.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1542 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - New Hampton Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 181,939 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant State of Tennessee Nashville, TN Application ID 1545 Contact Mark Bengel 615-741-7951 mark.bengel@tn.gov Project title Tennessee Broadband Infrastructure for Citizens Unserved & Underserved Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 20,900,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Tennessee's turnkey solution-tower access and middle-mile connectivity to wireless providers-offers affordable service to residents of a 10,000-mi2 rural area. With a last-mile partner, we will expand access to 150,000 households, 180 public libraries, and nearby businesses. Together with two projects driving demand, we will bring broadband's economic benefits to distressed rural communities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Global Protection Communications Systems Port Chester, NY Application ID 1549 Contact Andrew Nanaa 518-424-1075 Knana@att.net Project title Northway Fiber Optic Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 19,523,801 Loan request $ 15,476,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Robust, high strand count all fiber optic backbone system linking population centers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Warren counties, New York. The network will allow for the delivery of all Next Generation Network applications including VoIP, IPTV, ultra-high speed data transfer and anytime-anywhere network storage. All facilities will be underground assuring reliability in all scenarios. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant State of Tennessee Nashville, TN Application ID 1550 Contact Mark Bengel 615-741-7951 mark.bengel@tn.gov Project title Tennessee Campaign for Community Broadband Awareness & Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,668,019 Status Application Not Funded Description In tandem with large BTOP projects for build-out and for broadband education at rural public libraries, the TN Economic & Community Development, working with Connected Tennessee, will advance the technology visions of local communities with a statewide marketing campaign, online resource center, and training to help many more citizens step across the Digital Divide and toward sustainable jobs.   Applicant Cambridge Housing Authority Cambridge, MA Application ID 1552 Contact Pranita Amarasinghe 617-520-6217 gruss@cambridge-housing.org Project title CHA Sustainable Broadband Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,366,442 Status Application Not Funded Description Most low-income public housing residents (62 percent) at CHA do not have any type of Internet connection at their residences. During this 1st round of BTOP funding, CHA would like to focus on 3 of its developments(Roosevelt Towers, Washington Elms and Manning) and provide Broadband connections and a managed computer, providing an end-to-end hassle free internet experience. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County Fremont, OH Application ID 1553 Contact Pamela Hoesman 419-334-7101 pam.hoesman@birchard.lib.oh.us Project title Ohio Community Technology Centers Program: Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 36,440 Status Application Not Funded Description Part one of the Birchard plan is to purchase 20 public internet PCs; 10 to replace old computers and 10 additional workstations to meet increasing demand. Part two is to create a mobile computer lab with 10 laptops with both wired and wireless capability. The mobile lab will offer classes around the county, increasing services to the rural, underserved areas of Sandusky County. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Information Systems Intelligence, LLC Grand Rapids, MI Application ID 1554 Contact Ryan Leestma 616-773-6105 rleestma@isigr.com Project title Western Michigan Low-Income Housing Broadband Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,726,694 Status Application Not Funded Description Application provides sustainable wireless broadband to residents of 29 low-income housing communities in Western Michigan. In addition to high-speed Internet access priced 65 percent to 85 percent below the national average, 29 online portals to employment, childcare, healthcare, educational information, and governmental services, along with laptop PCs and on-going technology training, are provided. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Delaware Department of Technology and Information Dover, DE Application ID 1556 Contact James Hultman 302-739-9575 randy.hultman@state.de.us Project title Delaware Schools and Public Anchor Institutions Connect Program BTOP Proposed Project Area DE Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,142,961 Status Application Not Funded Description The Delaware School and Public Anchor Institutions Connect project fills gaps in State's Broadband network left from Delaware's previous broadband initiatives. Funds from this grant would extend the state network deeper into specific community anchor institutions including schools, libraries and social service agencies making computers, internet, and video conferencing available to the public. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Louisiana Department of Education Baton Rouge, LA Application ID 1558 Contact Carol Mosley 225-342-1849 carol.mosley@la.gov Project title The Louisiana Broadband Alliance - Sustainable Broadband Adoption Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area LA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,939,756 Status Application Not Funded Description This multi-partner project of the Louisiana Broadband Alliance will target 12 parishes in the Northeast Louisiana Delta Region & the 5 parishes serving Louisiana's 4 Federally Recognized Native American Indian Tribes. The project provides access & use of broadband services to unserved areas to increase jobs, spur investments in technology and infrastructure, & provide long-term economic benefits.   Applicant County of Armstrong Kittanning, PA Application ID 1559 Contact Ronald Baustert 724-548-3225 rdbaustert@co.armstrong.pa.us Project title Regional Broadband Alliance (dba Alliance for Regional Broadband Access) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 18,742,488 Status Application Not Funded Description Regional Broadband Alliance (RBA) is a joint initiative by Armstrong and Indiana Counties PA to deploy broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas. Funding will support the provision of affordable and reliable broadband access to residents, businesses, community anchor institutions and public safety entities; create jobs and stimulate the long-term economic growth in the counties. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant City of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Application ID 1560 Contact James Haley 260-427-1106 james.haley@ci.ft-wayne.in.us Project title City of Fort Wayne Public Computer Centers Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 518,765 Status Application Not Funded Description The City of Fort Wayne is applying for a BTOP Public Computer Center grant to expand the public computer capabilities of three existing youth centers and the Fort Wayne Urban League facility. Each of these centers will serve a target population of low-income and special need individuals that will receive training to build basic foundational skills needed to find and obtain employment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1561 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Pleasantville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 124,816 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Snohomish County Everett, WA Application ID 1563 Contact J.D. Braathen 425-388-7171 JD.Braathen@Snoco.Org Project title Regional Broadband Fiber Optic Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,645,751 Status Application Not Funded Description This initiative will enable public/private partnerships that will build a middle mile, broadband fiber optic network in Snohomish County that will provide critical enhancements to public safety communications technology for police, fire, EMS, 911 Dispatch agencies and Washington DOT. Broadband services will be provided to hospitals, tribes, transit, utilities,schools and libraries and the Public. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Haviland Telephone Co., Inc. Haviland, KS Application ID 1564 Contact Mark Wade 620-862-5211 mark@havilandtelco.com Project title Greensburg Wi-Max Extension Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 430,120 Loan request $ 446,975 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will leverage existing 6Mbps to 12Mbps Wi-Max coverage from the Greensburg, KS area into rural portions of Kiowa County, adjacent rural Comanche County, and portions of adjacent Pratt County. These are tested, proven, and largely unprecedented service speeds unavailable from incumbent providers. Sparse population prevents positive business plans without financial aid. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1565 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Melcher-Dallas Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 119,074 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The City of Unionville Unionville, MO Application ID 1566 Contact Brian Crane 660-947-2437 cityadmn@nemr.net Project title The City of Unionville and Lake Thunderhead Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,203,918 Loan request $ 200,979 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will build fiber to the home broadband system that will allow the City of Unionville and Lake THunderhead to provide high quality broadband service to our citizens which are currently in a rural underserved area. This project will help the quality of life and the economic opportunities of the community. 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 South Carolina State Museum Foundation Columbia, SD Application ID 1568 Contact Adrienne Huffman 803-898-4975 adrienne.huffman@scmuseum.org Project title South Carolina State Museum Distance Learning Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,288,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will create a powerful platform for statewide broadband-enabled science education reaching K-12 students and adult learners, through the construction of the new Observatory at the South Carolina State Museum, a Teacher Resource Center, and related facilities for content and professional development; and pilot content delivery to five geographically diverse under-performing schools. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Iowa Health System, Inc. Des Moines, IA Application ID 1570 Contact Sabra Rosener 515-241-3390 rosenesk@ihs.org Project title Iowa Health System Broadband Extension Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,982,159 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Health System seeks BTOP funding for a Broadband Infrastructure Middle Mile Project to extend high capacity network access to underserved healthcare providers and create a middle mile foundation for (i) extension of healthcare services directly to patients; and (ii) middle mile, open access, carrier neutral infrastructure available for other broadband-based services throughout the region. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1572 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Jesup Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 157,486 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1573 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Iowa Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,853,362 Loan request $ 13,650,212 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 670,000 people in 232 of the most rural communities in Iowa. 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 KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1574 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Kansas Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,426,301 Loan request $ 7,442,704 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 219,000 people in 95 of the most rural communities in Kansas. 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 KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1575 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX South Dakota Program BIP Proposed Project Area SD Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,989,026 Loan request $ 3,002,493 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 63,600 people in 38 of the most rural communities in South Dakota. 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 KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1577 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Nevada Program BIP Proposed Project Area NV Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,592,730 Loan request $ 4,602,990 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to 131,379 people in 37 of the most rural communities in Nevada. 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 KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1579 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Missouri Program BIP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,847,230 Loan request $ 11,680,001 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 474,000 people in 141 of the most rural communities in Missouri. 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 City of Arlington - Library Arlington, TX Application ID 1580 Contact Cary Siegfried 817-459-6916 cary.siegfried@arlingtontx.gov Project title Public Computer Center - Project Connect: Building Capacity Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 172,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Project Connect: Building Capacity will increase public computing services offered by the Arlington Public Library in Arlington, Texas (population 356,764). Public computing capacity will be increased in 8 locations in the city through installation of additional hardware, software and network equipment. Enhanced educational and small business development opportunities will also be created. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1581 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Wisconsin Program BIP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,395,027 Loan request $ 10,776,726 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 453,400 people in 127 of the most rural communities in Wisconsin. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1582 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Le Mars Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 386,338 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1583 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Minnesota Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,854,530 Loan request $ 5,879,454 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 240,000 people in 85 of the most rural communities in Minnesota. 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 KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1584 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Arkansas Program BIP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,016,389 Loan request $ 5,037,299 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 244,500 people in 63 of the most rural communities in Arkansas. 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 City of Arlington - Library Arlington, TX Application ID 1585 Contact Cary Siegfried 817-459-6916 cary.siegfried@arlingtontx.gov Project title Sustainable Broadband Adoption - Project Connect: Building Awareness Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 441,600 Status Application Not Funded Description Equipment and services provided through this grant will provide the Arlington Public Library in Arlington, Texas with a mobile computer lab equipped with 12 computers and stocked with literacy and workforce development collections, as well as a smaller vehicle to be used for outreach visits. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant KeyOn Communications, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Application ID 1587 Contact Jason Lazar 310-403-6307 jason.lazar@keyon.com Project title KeyOn WiMAX Oklahoma Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,879,205 Loan request $ 7,689,331 Status Application Not Funded Description KeyOn will deliver 4G, last-mile wireless broadband and digital phone service to over 284,400 people in 86 of the most rural communities in Oklahoma. 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 Educating Young Minds Los Angeles, CA Application ID 1589 Contact Angeles Echols 213-487-2310 aechols@educatingyoungminds.org Project title Access / No Excuse Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 975,000 Status Application Not Funded Description ACCESS / NO EXCUSE will create and operate educational complexes, both real and virtual, to connect innate talent and scholastic ability to the needs of thriving academic and business communities nationwide. Our four computer centers will provide broadband access and supplemental educational, vocational, and mentoring programs to inner-city children and young adults (ages 10-25). Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant County of Rockbridge Lexington, VA Application ID 1590 Contact Claire Collins 540-463-4361 dan_grim@co.rockbridge.va.us Project title Rockbridge Area Network RANA Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 9,563,863 Status Application Not Funded Description Rockbridge County, the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista,and Washington and Lee University have combined to build an open access publicly owned communications network. The Rockbridge Area Network project will provide advanced fiber optic infrastructure to all Government entities, Schools, Libraries, and Public Safety agencies in the Rockbridge area through a collocation data center at W&L. 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 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Application ID 1592 Contact Kurt DeMaagd 517-355-4714 kdemaagd@msu.edu Project title Community Ties Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,420,189 Status Application Not Funded Description The program expands broadband adoption through education, commerce and healthcare. Community education engages students to create local content and employs organizers to coordinate local adoption campaigns. The commerce element trains IT skills to expand broadband employment. The healthcare component shares electronic data, telehealth resources and continuing education among health providers.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1594 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Monona Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 137,308 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Ready for College, Inc. Tallassee, AL Application ID 1596 Contact Shandra Williams 334-283-2115 swilliams@ready4college.com Project title Fit for Life Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 372,900 Status Application Not Funded Description Through the use of public computer centers, Fit for Life, proposes to introduce participants to a new way of life and engage them into an educational, health and fitness program. Fit for Life will serve senior citizens, disabled individuals of all ages and children and families participating in two after school programs. The proposed project has both a health component and computer center. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Snead State Community College Boaz, AL Application ID 1598 Contact Melissa Rice 256-840-4205 Melissa.Rice@snead.edu Project title Broadband Expansion Accessed from College Operated Networks (BEACON) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,661,827 Status Application Not Funded Description Six Alabama colleges form Project BEACON (Broadband Expansion Accessed from College-Operated Networks) coalition to provide public access to training via on-campus and portable high-end computer labs and broadband access. BEACON focuses on increased levels of education, training, workforce awareness, and abilities to enter the workforce at higher and higher skill levels with decreased dropout rate   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1599 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Wilton Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 166,297 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residents, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video, and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Center for Innovative Technology Herndon, VA Application ID 1601 Contact Pat Inman 703-689-3044 pinman@cit.org Project title Building long-term sustainable broadband demand in unserved and underserved areas of Virginia Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 9,633,438 Status Application Not Funded Description Building on the work of the Commonwealth's Broadband Rountable, CIT has partnered with experts and organizations across the state to deploy a holistic slate of broadband demand development opportunities including specialized education, training, and hands-on assistance in the fields of healthcare, commerce, and accessibility by vulnerable populations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Ponderosa Telephone O Neals, CA Application ID 1602 Contact David Nelson 559-307-5515 dnelson@instantphone.org Project title CIMA Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,855,605 Status Application Not Funded Description Extend fiber services in the Ponderosa Telephone CIMA exchange area   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1603 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Wapello Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 137,479 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant IGN-LPG Enterprises LLC Spring, TX Application ID 1604 Contact Roger Nouveau-né 713-589-3694 ren@iguananet.com Project title Madison-Leon-Robertson County Texas Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,440,850 Loan request $ 2,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Madison-Leon-Robertson County Texas Broadband Project will provide broadband Internet access via WiMax to a 3-county area in rural Texas (12,844 households, 2655 businesses, 1527 sq. miles). It will create the network infrastructure, offer subscribers free customer-premises equipment & installation, provide discounted services to critical community facilities, and offer training. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1605 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Mechanicsville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 111,262 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1607 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Durant Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 117,697 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. Bismarck, ND Application ID 1608 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title North Dakota State Wide Mobile Broadband Project for Public Safety and Underserved. Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ND Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 29,116,776 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a state-wide 4G-like mobile broadband network for public safety users, educational campus, businesses and unserved and underserved residents in North Dakota. The system employs an open access architecture providing data rates of 3 Mbps to end user devices, anywhere in the State which support advanced video, data, and voice applications in a mobile environment. 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 Common Sense Media San Francisco, CA Application ID 1609 Contact Alan Simpson 415-553-6730 asimpson@commonsensemedia.org Project title Promoting Broadband Adoption and Digital Literacy in America's Schools and Communities Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CO, FL, ME, NE, NY, VA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 16,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Digital literacy programs in schools across the U.S. will educate families and children about the benefits of broadband and how digital media can be used in smart and safe ways. This integrated program will help protect children from inappropriate media and will also demonstrate how broadband adoption and digital literacy can improve educational and economic opportunities for kids and families. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1610 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Kingfisher Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 212,067 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant LAT, Inc. Manhattan, MT Application ID 1611 Contact Paul Tackett 406-284-3174 paul@latmt.com Project title Broadband Infrastructure deployment in rural/remote Montana Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,745,825 Loan request $ 3,745,825 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide broadband service to >5,501 square miles of unserved and underserved rural and remote areas by adding wireless access points to an established successfully operating wireless network. The project focuses on providing mid mile and last mile service to rural communities and remote areas at greater than minimum broadband speeds at affordable rates. 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 University of Montana Missoula, MT Application ID 1614 Contact Gordy Pace 405-243-2371 gordy.pace@umontana.edu Project title Montana Public Broadband Access Centers (MtPBAC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,532,254 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will create a collection of PCCs in strategic rural communities in northwest Montana. The PCCs will be linked to healthcare anchor points in the communities and supported by healthcare and educational programs. The PCCs will have sustainable high-speed connections to the internet by piggybacking onto high-speed infrastructure being developed by a Montana FCC RHCPP award recipient. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1615 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Tipton Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 208,750 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1617 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Aplington Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 98,347 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1618 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Friend Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 122,713 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1619 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Hydro Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 173,331 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1620 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Hollis Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 173,331 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1621 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Glenwood Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 252,373 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Southern Ohio Health Care Network Chillicothe, OH Application ID 1622 Contact Tom Reid 740-590-0076 tom@reidconsultinggroup.com Project title The Connecting Appalachia Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 188,947,570 Status Application Not Funded Description The Connecting Appalachia Initiative offers a comprehensive and sustainable plan to expand broadband availability across 34 underserved rural Ohio counties. Based on an innovative technology package and carrier partnerships, the project will deliver: + Metropolitan-class broadband in towns + Residential fixed-wireless broadband in the rural expanse + Mobile data services for first-responders 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 NPG Cable, INC St. Joseph, MO Application ID 1623 Contact Gary Chesser 816-273-0298 gary.chesser@npgco.com Project title RFoG from St. Joseph MO to Grayson MO Project Number MO0164454 Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,183,664 Status Application Not Funded Description NPG, through partnerships with, public entities, hospital, schools and Universities, will leverage existing fiber builds to extend to multiple rural areas. This expansion would provide a Fiber Optic to the Home Broadband, Voice and Video solution for rural customers including an effective carrier-grade data transport for medical, educational, municipal and business customers Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1624 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Hennessey Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 124,083 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1625 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Dallas-Center Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 133,447 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NPG Cable, INC St. Joseph, MO Application ID 1626 Contact Gary Chesser 816-273-0298 gary.chesser@npgco.com Project title Pine/Strawberry, AZ Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 423,375 Status Application Not Funded Description Extend Hybrid Fiber Coax infrastructure 17.5 miles to the underserved rural community. Provide service to business, medical, educational, and municipal facilities by. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1627 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Walcott Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 129,757 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NPG Cable, INC St. Joseph, MO Application ID 1628 Contact Gary Chesser 816-273-0298 gary.chesser@npgco.com Project title Munds Park, Arizona Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 977,047 Status Application Not Funded Description Extend Hybrid Fiber Coax infrast. 19.2 miles to under served rural comm. replaces AML microwave trans which does not support data transport. Includes const. / retrofit of existing cable network to support high speed data & voice. Services entire comm. underserved due to distance/speed limits of DSL. Provides 35 miles of retro network. Scales to 50Mbps for customer CPE & 500Mbps P2P service Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1629 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Allison Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 120,451 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1631 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Waukee Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 312,889 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Z Consulting Group LLC Olympia, WA Application ID 1633 Contact David Serlin 253-740-3700 davidserlin@zconsultingroup.com Project title Universal Spoken Natural Language Access to Broadband Information 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 $ 5,900,000 Status Application Not Funded Description There are many vulnerable and other populations for whom the traditional broadband "G.U.I."is confusing or even unusable. A project is proposed to extend an advanced web-based retrieval engine to where simple, plain-English spoken phrases automatically locate, download and play podcasts, videos, music, or educational media; even if the user does not know the exact file name or where to find it. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1634 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Lake City Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 165,946 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1635 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Leon Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 174,649 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1637 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Wilber Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 138,643 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1638 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Manning Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 126,193 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The Tulalip Tribes of Washington Tulalip, WA Application ID 1639 Contact William Erdly 360-716-5124 berdly@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov Project title The Washington Rural Broadband Cooperative (WA-RBC) Program BIP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 12,322,399 Status Application Not Funded Description The WA-RBC is an innovative cooperative (shared cost) broadband model offering 10Gbs interconnectivity between Northwest Indian tribes, rural communities, governments, schools, emergency services and ISP services (Internet, video, other data). Phase I of this expandable, cost-effective fiber optic network and will initially connect thirteen rural communites across three largely rural counties. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1641 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Wakefield Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 120,049 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1642 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Nashua Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 126,193 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1643 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Sulphur Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 323,784 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1645 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Rock Rapids Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 156,505 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1646 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Haskell Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 164,115 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1647 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - De Soto Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 96,268 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1649 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Strawberry Point Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 134,635 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1650 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Lenox Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 125,401 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant EBITDA Capital, Inc. Arlington, TX Application ID 1651 Contact Chet Noblett 202-380-9622 ewhite@onefitechnology.com Project title Hogback Region of the Navajo Nation Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 16,741,460 Status Application Not Funded Description The Broadband Network for the Hogback Region of the Navajo Nation is designed to deliver Broadband Internet, telephone (VoIP) and television (IPTV), telemedicine and distance learning throughout the entire region over the network. It will consist of a hybrid solution of BPL technology (broadband over power line) and Wimax. Each home, school or business will be provided customer premise equipment. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1652 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Lamoni Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 144,337 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1653 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Louisville Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 114,010 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1654 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Ackley Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 165,163 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1655 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Mitchellville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 129,460 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1656 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Kingsley Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 137,794 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1657 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Willard WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 228,087 Loan request $ 228,087 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Willard, NC. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1658 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Shell Rock Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 119,074 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1659 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Transfer WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 148,352 Loan request $ 148,352 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Transfer, PA. 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 NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1660 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Stuart Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 152,041 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1661 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Lansing Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 146,398 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1662 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Columbus Junction Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 129,460 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1665 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Polk City Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 202,477 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Guilford County Greensboro, NC Application ID 1667 Contact Sharon Harrison-Pope 336-641-5581 spope@co.guilford.nc.us Project title Broadband All Access: Guilford County Community Computer Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 829,478 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband All Access: Guilford County Community Centers program proposes to provide broadband access to the public in existing service locations throughout Guilford County. By providing this broadband access to citizens in areas which they must already visit (health department, social services, etc.) this program brings the centers to the locations where our vulnerable populations frequent. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1668 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Hickman Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 101,095 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1669 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Dyersville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 294,673 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1670 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Eddyville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 114,619 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Flint Cable TV, Inc. Reynolds, GA Application ID 1671 Contact James Bond 478-847-4111 jim.bond@pstel.com Project title Flint Digital Wave Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,095,913 Loan request $ 4,095,913 Status Awarded Description Flint Digital Wave expands network coverage to all homes in underserved areas of Culloden, Yatesville & Friendship Community in rural middle Georgia, adding broadband to its cable service for existing customers in portions of the serving area. Flint Digital Wave includes an upgrade to a new industry standard allowing for very high upstream & downstream bandwidth to area homes for the first time. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1672 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Hampton Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 273,784 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1673 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Clarence Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 106,258 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1675 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Greene Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 155,947 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1676 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Calmar Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 130,873 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1677 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Perry Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 350,811 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1678 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Clarksville Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 150,511 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Providence Health & Services dba Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA Application ID 1679 Contact Diane Gordon 425-258-7422 diane.gordon@providence.org Project title Providence Regional Medical Center Wireless Broadband Delivery Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,169,533 Status Application Not Funded Description Install a neutral broadband wireless utility that offers coverage/signal for cellular, Wi-Fi, public safety, pagers, and 2 way radios inside Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for clinical staff, patients, families, and visitors. Public safety officials can operate within the site as a disaster Command Center.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1680 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Adel Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 190,048 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1681 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Crete Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 240,028 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Federation of Southern Cooperatives East Point, GA Application ID 1682 Contact Ralph Paige 404-765-0991 fsc@mindspring.com Project title Provision of Infrastructure for Broadband Access in Rural West Alabama, Greene and Sumter counties Program BIP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,904,778 Status Application Not Funded Description The Federation of Southern Cooperatives will establish Broadband infrastructure in Greene, Hale, Sumter and Pickens counties in rural western Alabama and will sell access at competitive rates to subscribers. We and our partners, Stillman College and Specialized Health Services, will use Broadband at our Rural Training Center for distance learning, telemedicine and education courses to this area.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1683 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Malvern Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 117,193 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1684 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Nebraska - Waverly Program BIP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 143,395 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1685 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Pawnee Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 193,851 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1689 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Grandfield Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 120,411 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Application ID 1690 Contact York Bradshaw 410-951-1288 ybradshaw@coppin.edu Project title Coppin Heights-Rosemont Family Computer Center: Creating Jobs and Improving Education and Health Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MD Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 932,116 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 932,116 Description Underserved communities face distinct disadvantages because of their lack of access to broadband opportunities. In response, the Coppin Heights-Rosemont Family Computer Center will provide 15 programs that create jobs, improve education, and enhance health for families. The Center will offer a wide variety of courses and on-line resources to accomplish these objectives. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1691 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Whitefish Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 426,491 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1692 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - New Mexico - Chimayo Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 326,439 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1693 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Geary Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 125,064 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1696 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Plentywood Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 165,563 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1697 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - New Mexico - Espanola Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 412,155 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1698 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Vian Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 126,648 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1699 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Baker Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 149,147 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1701 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Columbia Falls Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 185,516 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1703 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Mooreland Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 120,015 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant California Broadband Cooperative, Inc Vallejo, CA Application ID 1704 Contact Robert Volker 707-551-8210 rvolker@praxisfiber.com Project title Digital 395 Middle Mile Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 81,195,374 Status Application Not Funded Description Digital 395 is a 447 mile open access, mid-mile fiber network that spans 3 isolated counties of the Eastern Sierra (15 percent of CA area). Providing diverse routing between Carson City and Barstow, the new not-for-profit telephone co-op offers wholesale products to all service providers and governmental, educational and medical entities. The project creates 900 jobs and enables economic development. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1705 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Kalispell Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 608,300 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1706 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - New Mexico - Questa Village Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 281,934 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1708 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Okarche Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 116,253 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1709 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Miles City Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 418,175 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1710 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - New Mexico - Dulce Program BIP Proposed Project Area NM Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 318,105 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1711 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Chinook Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 112,166 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1712 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Wolf Point Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 168,245 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1713 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Fort Madison Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 449,104 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1714 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Big Fork Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 252,773 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access.   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1715 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Mannford Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 212,922 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1717 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Stroud Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 256,473 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1718 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Iowa - Sumner Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 137,083 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1719 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Comanche Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 130,599 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1720 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Oklahoma - Maysville Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 110,862 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1721 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Evergreen Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 574,163 Status Application Withdrawn Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NEW EA, INC. DBA FLOW MOBILE Bismarck, ND Application ID 1722 Contact Sree Tangella 701-255-9500 carla@e-copernicus.com Project title Flow Mobile - Montana - Sidney Program BIP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 273,068 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will deploy a 4G-like mobile broadband WiFi network serving residences, business, and community anchor institutions with voice, video and data services in a mobile environment at speeds of 3 Mbps to each end user. The advanced, low-cost technology will provide broadband access over an open access network enabling any end-user device with WiFi access. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Champaign, IL Application ID 1724 Contact Kathy Young 217-333-2187 smeltzer@illinois.edu Project title Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband - Below Ground (UC2B Middle Mile & Last Mile Infrastructure) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 24,347,851 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 22,534,776 Description UC2B is an intergovernmental consortium of the University of Illinois and the cities of Urbana and Champaign providing fiber-optic broadband connectivity to the community's anchor institutions, fiber-to-the-home connectivity in underserved neighborhoods, improved access/support to public computing centers, and a sustainable adoption and educational outreach program for vulnerable populations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC Hays, KS Application ID 1725 Contact Johnie Johnson 785-621-3612 jjohnson@ntwls.com Project title East Kansas Build (1) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 5,553,317 Status Application Not Funded Description This project aims to expand 3G EV-DO Rev A wireless broadband coverage to underserved areas in east Kansas. These areas are primarily rural with less than 40 percent broadband penetration. The applicant is already an established wireless operator in Kansas and will leverage its existing spectrum and experience building and maintaining a wireless network to successfully complete this project. 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 R J Software Solutions, Inc. Rochdale Village, NY Application ID 1729 Contact Robert Jackson, MCP 347-527-3290 perfectcomputerprogrammer@gmail.com Project title 5 Boroughs of New York City Mobile Computer Technology Learning Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,172,790 Status Application Not Funded Description Customized RV Mobile Classroom(20 workstations), Satellite Broadband Equipped, ADA compliant, digital signage, able to travel to unserved and underserved Areas within the five boroughs of NY City. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1733 Contact Mr. Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 mesustainablebb@fairpoint.com Project title Broadband with a Purpose Maine Program BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,802,384 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband with a Purpose-Maine will help the people and institutions of rural Maine understand how broadband can be used to access global resources, work more productively, and enjoy the social benefits of being connected. It is designed to replace the "build it and they will come mentality" with a project based learning approach emphasizing the value of broadband.   Applicant FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1734 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title Broadband With a Purpose New Hampshire Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,414,367 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband with a Purpose - New Hampshire will help the people and institutions of rural New Hampshire understand how broadband can be used to access global resources, work more productively, and enjoy the social benefits of being connected. It is designed to replace the "build it and they will come mentality"with a project-based learning approach emphasizing the value of broadband.   Applicant FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1735 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title The North Country 1 Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,487,723 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand high speed broadband to remote, underserved areas of Coos County a rural county in the North Country of New Hampshire. 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 FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1736 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title The North Country 2 Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NH Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,131,862 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand high speed broadband to remote, underserved areas of Coos and Grafton Counties in rural North Country of New Hampshire. 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 FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1737 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title The Northeast Kingdom Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VT Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,837,493 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand high speed broadband to remote, underserved areas of Lamoille County in northern Vermont. This is a last mile project (with some enabling middle mile components) that is a critical component of the region's economic development. Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, LLC, d/b/a FairPoint Communications is co-applicant; other partners include Connect Northern New England. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Application ID 1743 Contact Todd Travis 315-268-6475 ttravis@clarkson.edu Project title PCC - Adirondack North Country Initiative for Wired Work Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 950,590 Status Application Not Funded Description Clarkson University's Adirondack North Country Initiative for Wired Work seeks to establish 10 Public Computer Centers in and around the Adirondack Park of New York. The goal is to provide broadband access to the extremely rural and economically challenged permanent and seasonal population for the creation of a wired workforce, creating 2019 jobs by 2019. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant OpenBand of Virginia, LLC Sterling, VA Application ID 1744 Contact Sharon Hawkins 571-262-8603 sharon.hawkins@openband.net Project title LoudounLight Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,352,651 Loan request $ 2,588,163 Status Application Not Funded Description The LoudounLight project will extend 80 miles of middle-mile fiber optic backbone infrastructure through underserved western Loudoun County, Virginia. LoudounLight will reach over 100 community anchor institutions and provide the much needed high-capacity backhaul to support last mile broadband deployment and economic development along the County's northern, western and southwestern borders. 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 Public Service Wireless, Inc. Reynolds, GA Application ID 1745 Contact Edward Bond 478-847-4111 ekbond@pstel.com Project title Mid-GA BB Infrastructure Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 7,276,211 Loan request $ 7,573,201 Status Application Not Funded Description Infrastructure build-out and broadband deployment for the purpose of serving rural areas in middle and southwest Georgia. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant RADGOV INC Fort Lauderdale, FL Application ID 1746 Contact Deepa Koduru 954-938-2004 ereid@radgov.com Project title COUNTY.COM Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AZ, 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, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 361,555,200 Status Application Not Funded Description Around the nation, governments, at all levels starting from the counties, face tremendous pressure to reduce spending and to maintain, or even increase, the level of service provided to citizens.County.com, the "one- stop"e-commerce/e-governance and information portal that has revolutionized the way county administrators, departments and citizens have traditionally conducted their routine busines Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Board of Regents of the University of WI System Madison, WI Application ID 1747 Contact Hugh Johnston 608-255-2993 hfjohnst@wisc.edu Project title Sustainable Broadband Videoconferencing to Improve Childhood Mental Health Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WI Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,584,664 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will use broadband-based videoconferencing to improve mental health services for children with serious mental disorders. This goal will be achieved by (a) providing specialist services, (b) improving collaboration between schools, mental health providers, and human services agencies, and (c) improving the training of mental health professionals. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant City of Danville, VA Danville, VA Application ID 1748 Contact Jason Grey 434-773-8138 greyjc@ci.danville.va.us Project title Fiber Deployment to Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods Program BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Project description not provided. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant County of Webb Laredo, TX Application ID 1750 Contact Jose Ceballos 956-337-7058 joselceballos@gmail.com Project title Promoting Advanced Computer Training and Technology (PACTT) Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,813,624 Status Application Not Funded Description The project is located in Webb County, Texas and includes the construction of Public Computer Center to provide educational and economic development training/skill-building services, while also enhancing broadband awareness, access,and utilization by vulnerable populations (unemployed and low-income individuals) over the implementation period. www.laredotechcenter.org Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. Brooklyn, NY Application ID 1752 Contact Joseph Dolan 646-731-3635 hqueiro@hitn.org Project title HITN CBO Connect - PCC Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 11,878,375 Status Application Not Funded Description A national multi-platform network of Community Based Organizations that provides broadband access at the grassroots level to promote sustainable broadband adoption, provides community computer centers, helps create jobs and lowers the cost of delivering government programs, with an emphasis on empowering low-income, minority and Hispanic residents to use technology to improve their lives.   Applicant Cook County Government Chicago, IL Application ID 1753 Contact Antonio Hylton 312-603-1400 ahylton@cookcountygov.com Project title Get Connected Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 8,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A major objective of this program is to enhance broadband services for the education of underserved children in Suburban Cook County. One of the more innovative concepts of the County's Plan, entitled "Get Connected,"is to establish a series of neighborhood based Public Computer Centers (PCC) in conjunction with P.O.E.T. and Faith Based community organizations in the south and western suburbs. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant FRWB Winum LLC University City, MO Application ID 1754 Contact Norman Barter 314-570-8163 normanbarter@winum.net Project title RRU 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 Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Winum partners with broadband providers to offer sustainable penetration of rural, regional and under served America with low-cost service & increased privacy safeguards for consumers. With Winum, broadband providers can reduce subscriber fees, differentiate services & deliver economically sustainable broadband, while increasing privacy safeguards, fulfilling major Federal public policy goals. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Dobson Telephone Company Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 1756 Contact Jim Rutherford 405-242-1015 dobson@chrsolutions.com Project title OK State BB Last Mile Infrastructure Build Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,748,410 Loan request $ 2,860,590 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband build out and deployment of rural areas in western and central Oklahoma. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Surry County, Virginia Surry, VA Application ID 1757 Contact Tyrone Franklin 757-294-5271 twfranklin@co.surry.state.va.us Project title Surry County, VA Middle Mile Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 791,033 Status Application Not Funded Description The Surry County Middle Mile Broadband Intiative seeks to connect the community to an existing Network Virginia source of internet access carried over an all fiber network servicing multiple municipal buildings, schools, two health care providers, emergency medical providers, and local businesses. Funds will engineeer and build the proposed fiber infrastructure and towers and connect facilities Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iniciativa Tecnológica Centro Oriental, Inc. (INTECO by its Spanish acronym) Caguas, PR Application ID 1760 Contact Oscar Jiménez-Mártir 787-961-2001 josean@prtc.net Project title Expansion of Innovation Technology Centers for Central Eastern Region of Puerto Rico Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 999,500 Status Application Not Funded Description INTECO's mission is to drive socioeconomic development in its 8 member municipalities located in the Central Eastern Region of PR. INTECO designed and developed the concept of Innovation Technology Centers (ITCs) to provide technological access to underserved and vulnerable populations. The funds requested are to upgrade the existing 3 ITCs and develop 5 new ITCs in the region. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant CCI Systems, Inc. Iron Mountain, MI Application ID 1761 Contact Jim Chartre 906-776-2702 cci@chrsolutions.com Project title Northeast Wisconsin Broadband Deployment Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI, WI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,755,967 Loan request $ 11,194,988 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will expand access to broadband in rural northeast Wisconsin and on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer, MT Application ID 1763 Contact Jeff Hooker 406-477-6215 hooker@cdkc.edu Project title Northern Cheyenne Public Education Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,793,896 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will establish a distance learning and public technology center on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana. The center will be a public outreach arm of Chief Dull Knife College, a tribal college accredited by NAAS . Access will be provided to computer facilities, high speed internet, and distance education facilities for unserved and underserved residents of the reservation.   Applicant Columbus, City of Columbus, OH Application ID 1764 Contact William Rogers 614-645-0776 wfrogers@columbus.gov Project title Intelligent Urbanization Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 48,707,995 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide wireless broadband access to public safety agencies, healthcare, education, underserved, and aid in the economic development of the Columbus area. The project entails building a fiber optic back haul that will support last mile wireless access points for the many agencies throughout the area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Tohono O'odham Utility Authority Sells, AZ Application ID 1767 Contact Charles Wiese 918-688-0463 dan.carter@mgi-eng.com Project title Tohono O'odham Fiber Route - Middle Mile Program BIP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,565,900 Loan request $ 3,565,900 Status Awarded Description To connect existing DLC's improving TOUA's abilty to deliver high speed internet to subscribers.   Applicant Northwest Open Access Network Tacoma, WA Application ID 1768 Contact Dave Spencer 208-343-6477 noanet@chrsolutions.com Project title NoaNet BB Infrastructure Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 93,910,095 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 84,347,997 Description Middle-mile network infrastructure development project within the State of Washington with the goal of expanding the open access architecture available in the Northwest. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf)   Applicant Montgomery County Rockville, MD Application ID 1769 Contact Mitsuko Herrera 240-777-2928 mitsuko.herrera@montgomerycountymd.gov Project title BFAM-Broadband For All Montgomery (MD County Public Housing/Workforce Training/Library Computers) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MD Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 281,225 Status Application Not Funded Description BFAM-Broadband For All Montgomery will provide broadband access, workstations, software, employment and skills training, homework and education assistance, and health programs to working parents, children and senior adults living in public housing with incomes under $10,000, to unemployed and underemployed residents, and to public library computer users in Montgomery County MD.   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1770 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Benton WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 154,110 Loan request $ 154,110 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Benton, MO. 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 Avanzar Networks Incorporated Santa Cruz, CA Application ID 1772 Contact Tim Sylvester 408-826-8350 tim@avanzarnetworks.com Project title Live Oak/Beach Flat WiMAX Network Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 723,115 Status Application Not Funded Description The Tec Familiar project will provide a computer and two years of broadband Internet access to 500 low-income families in the Live Oak and Beach Flats areas of Santa Cruz, CA to improve their lives. Young people trained by the project will train and support Tec Familiar families. This grant is for Avanzar Networks to build a WiMAX network for the Tec Familiar project and three computer centers. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Utopian Wireless Corporation Bethesda, MD Application ID 1773 Contact Rudolph Geist Project title Utopian Hamilton WiMax Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 705,353 Loan request $ 705,353 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will bring WiMAX infrastructure to rural communities in and around Hamilton, 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. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant ATEC Sanford, FL Application ID 1774 Contact Ahmed Abogendia 201-724-1874 ahmed@atecwireless.com Project title Northern PA ISP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,984,000 Loan request $ 1,062,400 Status Application Not Funded Description We are aiming to establish a wireless broadband network to deliver high speed internet service, voice over IP phone service and other IP based services in Bradford and Susquehanna counties in PA. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Mississippi Authority for Educational Television d/b/a Mississippi Public Broadcasting Jackson, MS Application ID 1775 Contact Judy Thames 601-432-6253 judy.thames@mpbonline.org Project title Mississippi Child Care Centers Broadband Technologies Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,211,202 Status Application Not Funded Description The Mississippi Child Care Centers Broadband Technologies Program will address broadband and computer access needs and provide enhanced educational opportunities for two very vulnerable populations, low-income children ages 0-5 years old and their parents. It will also provide resources to sustain jobs in the child care industry and provide greater efficiency for child care centers. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Wireless Neighborhoods Pittsburgh, PA Application ID 1777 Contact Stephen MacIsaac 412-363-1914 macisaac@wireless-neighborhoods.org Project title Pittsburgh CONNECTS Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 784,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Neighborhoods is proposing a network of wonderful lab facilities across four of Pittsburgh's lower income African-American neighborhoods. Equipped with high speed connectivity and laptop computers these labs will bring the power of the internet to many of the city's most vulnerable children, families and individuals who too often are being left behind. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant TSBL Management, Inc. Dallas, TX Application ID 1780 Contact Thomas Spackman 214-515-1450 tspackman@xcnetworks.com Project title Middle Mile Fiber Network Connecting Brownsville, TX and Harlingen, TX Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,331,015 Status Application Not Funded Description Applicant will build a middle mile fiber optic network connecting Brownsville, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; and surrounding communities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant State Telephone Company, Inc. Coxsackie, NY Application ID 1781 Contact mark evans 518-731-6128 mevans@statetel.com Project title State Telephone FTTH project Program BIP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,000,000 Loan request $ 1,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will build a fiber to the home and business located in the Villages of Coxsackie and Ravena. This project will use GPON technology based on a 1x32 architecture. All fiber drops will be home run from each respective central office. This makes for a more reliable network that will greatly increase our speed to the end user. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Housing Authority of the City of New Haven New Haven, CT Application ID 1783 Contact Karen DuBois-Walton 203-498-8800 kdwalton@newhavenhousing.org Project title West Rock Learning Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CT Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,539,425 Status Application Not Funded Description The West Rock Learning Center is an existing public computer center that provides computer and other training regarding many of the support services provided by neighboring Southern Connecticut State University. This project will expand upon existing broadband access, as well as make the facility fully accessible to the disabled.   Applicant LANCASTER, CITY OF LANCASTER, TX Application ID 1785 Contact Carl Wessels 972-672-9968 cewessels@gmail.com Project title Public Computer Center and Programs for a Sustainable Community Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 820,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Library PCC expansion will increase broadband access supporting job creation, education, health, safety, and commerce. Expansion also includes outreach to anchor institutions with an awareness campaign, equipment, and access to reach an underserved and vulnerable population group of citizens. Leverage of local and in-kind resources will help to provide sustainability of the grant initiatives.   Applicant Troy Cablevision, Inc. Troy, AL Application ID 1787 Contact Vicki McPherson 334-770-0937 vfm@troycable.net Project title Alabama SmartBand - Rural Broadband for Economic & Energy Independence Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 34,968,646 Loan request $ 34,968,646 Status Application Not Funded Description Alabama SmartBand-Rural Broadband for Economic Development and Energy Independence will serve 16,500 energy consumers in 4 unserved, underserved rural counties. SmartBand, the union of Broadband and Smart Grid infrastructure; collaborates with the South Alabama Electric Cooperative Smart Grid project at the USDOE; will build a 1 Gbps network connecting 13 electricity substations and brings FTTH. 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 Hughes Network Systems, LLC Germantown, MD Application ID 1790 Contact Sean Fleming 301-428-5859 sean.fleming@hughes.com Project title Hughes RUS BIP #1 Program BIP Proposed Project Area AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, 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 Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 74,442,267 Loan request $ 75,961,496 Status Application Not Funded Description Rapid deployment of broadband last mile infrastructure for consumers, businesses, state and local governments, and critical community facilities in rural and rural remote areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development Ann Arbor, MI Application ID 1791 Contact Kathleen Johnson 734-347-7483 ntannen@internet2.edu Project title Program to Migrate the Research and Education Networking Community to IPv6 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 $ 4,455,191 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will migrate R&E community resources to the new version of IPv6. The upcoming exhaustion of IPv4 addresses is a critical Internet sustainability factor. Enabling the R&E community to lead in the conversion will allow continued access. The un/underserved communities will be the most affected if this does not occur, as they lose access to critical information resources.   Applicant Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Baraga, MI Application ID 1793 Contact Debra Parrish 906-353-4600 dparrish@kbocc.org Project title Enhancing Reservation Expansion of Computer Technology Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,872,560 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will increase access to tribal members and other residents living on or near the L'Anse Indian Reservation in Baraga County, Michigan. Funds will be for construction of a universally accessible Public Computer Center as an addition to the College's technology resource center. The Center will be open during the evening and weekends to provide accessibility, training, and education.   Applicant INNOVENTUM, INC. FISHERS, IN Application ID 1794 Contact Denise Gosnell 317-579-9922 denise@innoventum.com Project title Jobs for Millions Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK, 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 $ 18,700,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A high-quality, broadband-dependent, multimedia educational training and coaching program for persons interested in starting a new part-time or full-time business, or growing an existing business. The program, delivered through a web portal, is designed to reach 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 people nationwide across both urban and rural areas, including persons in disadvantaged situations or areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Galaxie Communications Services, L.L.C. Dodd City, TX Application ID 1797 Contact Vaughnie Northcutt 903-227-5618 jhskotnik@yahoo.com Project title Fannin-Lamar Broadband Access Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 781,582 Status Application Not Funded Description Galaxie will provide wireless broadband to the underserved people, communities, and businesses of the project area. The project will create new jobs, save old jobs, and will have just as dramatic an effect as the REA, by encouraging growth of the population and new businesses with resultant jobs. The project will improve telemedicine, child services, education, and public safety for all. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Internet Colorado, LLC Gunnison, CO Application ID 1799 Contact Jason Swenson 970-641-0555 swensonj@internetconet.net Project title Advanced Wireless Mesh Network For Gunnison, CO Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,163,646 Loan request $ 387,881 Status Application Not Funded Description Internet Colorado proposes an advanced fiber optic and wireless mesh network to deliver low-cost, high quality wireless broadband access to every residence in the City of Gunnison, CO, ubiquitous broadband access to Gunnison County first-responders; and fiber optic broadband access to all city and county buildings, schools, the Gunnison Valley Health System, and the Gunnison business district. 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 Deproduction Denver, CO Application ID 1800 Contact Anthony Shawcross 720-222-0160 tony@deproduction.org Project title Open Media Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, CO, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, OK, OR, PA, TX, VT Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,208,844 Status Application Not Funded Description The Open Media Project leverages proven open-source tools to modernize outdated Public Access TV stations, transforming them into local broadband access, training, and adoption hubs. 20 pilot stations will, for the first time, put community-generated media online, promoting broadband relevance to diverse communities via the internet and a national TV series distributed on cable and satellite TV. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Raymondville, TX Application ID 1801 Contact John Bradford vtci@chrsolutions.com Project title Southern Texas Broadband Infrastructure Development and Adoption Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 38,520,868 Loan request $ 40,093,153 Status Awarded Description Development of broadband infrasturucture in un- and underserved rural areas of the south Texas Plains. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Hood Canal Telephone Co., Inc. Union, WA Application ID 1802 Contact Jenny Goos 360-898-2481 jennyg@hcc.net Project title Pioneer Broadband Area Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 786,850 Loan request $ 786,850 Status Application Not Funded Description Hood Canal Communications is requesting $1.5 million in funding to improve its broadband network and construct 13.5 miles of HFC facilities into a rural, unserved area of Mason County, Washington. In addition to improving broadband for thousands of its customers the expansion would provide broadband, Cable TV and phone service to 261 homes as well as critical community facilities. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Stanton, TX Application ID 1803 Contact J. R. Wilson westex@chrsolutions.com Project title Western Texas Broadband Infrastructure Development Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 16,891,875 Loan request $ 16,891,875 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 28,417,425 Description Project to develop broadband infrastructure to increase Internet availabilty levels and access speeds in rural areas of western Texas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Boston Boston, MA Application ID 1804 Contact Donna Sorgi 617-635-4097 Donna.Sorgi@cityofboston.gov Project title Boston's Sustainable Broadband Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,440,178 Status Application Not Funded Description Innovative training programs driving sustainable broadband adoption among Boston's vulnerable citizens while empowering them to upgrade their lives on-line: TECHNOLOGY GOES HOME-teaching families to live, learn, earn, work, and play online; ON-LINE LEARNING READINESS-preparing out-of-work adults for careers in technology based jobs using e-learning resources. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development Ann Arbor, MI Application ID 1805 Contact Kathleen Johnson 734-347-7483 ntannen@internet2.edu Project title Connect Public Broadcasting Service to More than 62,000 Anchor Institutions via Internet2 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 $ 2,143,658 Status Application Not Funded Description This proposal will connect the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Network Operations Center located in Alexandria, Virginia to more than 62,000 anchor institutions (e.g., primary and secondary schools, libraries, hospitals, research universities, state government, etc) in all 50 states using the Internet2 Network to enable the delivery of advanced educational media.   Applicant F&B Communications, Inc. Wheatland, IA Application ID 1808 Contact Kenneth Laursen 563-374-1236 ken@fbc.bz Project title F&B Communications FTTH Stimulus Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,609,162 Loan request $ 1,628,588 Status Awarded Description Project will provide advanced services via fiber optic network to the rural areas surrounding the Iowa communities of Bennett,Delmar & Lowden. Services offered will include high speed internet exceeding 20Mbps, digital television, and voice services. Proposed design provides necessary infrastructure to support and adapt to future capacity requirement and new technologies. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Hollywood West Tenant Action Committee Los Angeles, CA Application ID 1813 Contact Esthela Arana 323-913-2905 earana@genessy.com Project title Hollywood West Neighborhood Networks Learning Center (HWNNLC) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The purpose of the center is to deliver access to technology that will empower, educate, and mobilize persons of low-income. Adults will be able to increase their level of educational attainment and develop marketable job skills; youth will thrive in an environment that fosters academic and social achievement; seniors will become comfortable with new technology and overcome isolation. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Application ID 1814 Contact Derek Humphrey 216-368-4510 resadm@case.edu Project title University Circle Innovation Zone: An Integrated Ultra Broadband Public Services Platform - Adopt Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,106,570 Status Application Not Funded Description University Circle Innovation Zone's (UCIZ) unique Smart Home Grid Program will integrate sensor and smart grid technologies to create and connect communities of users in: home health and wellness programs; STEM education and associated home-based and peer-to peer networks; neighborhood public safety; and energy use and efficiencies - all grid-based networks that can grow and be sustained.   Applicant Darke County, Ohio Greenville, OH Application ID 1815 Contact John Cook 937-547-7302 jcook@co.darke.oh.us Project title Western Ohio Wireless Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,741,419 Status Application Not Funded Description This Middle Mile project establishes a wireless broadband network across a large majority of Darke County, Ohio, improving access to critical broadband services for law enforcement agencies, health care providers, schools, businesses, and citizens. This network will provide a strong backbone for multiple Last Mile providers, creating jobs. 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 ZippyTech Incorporated Durango, CO Application ID 1819 Contact Jeff Fink 970-385-2500 jfink@mydurango.net Project title ZippyTech Remote Terminals - Colorado Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,355,700 Status Application Not Funded Description Deploy remote terminals and equipment to provide wireline broadband service to subscribers in rural areas of Colorado. 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 French Broad Electric Membership Corporation Marshall, NC Application ID 1820 Contact Jeff Loven 828-649-2051 jeff.loven@frenchbroademc.com Project title French Broad Electric BPL Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,470,991 Status Application Not Funded Description French Broad Electric will utilize the existing power lines and fiber optic cable already in place to provide high speed internet service to the rural areas of Madison County that do not currently have any high speed service. Residents will be able to have an affordable, reliable service from their electricity provider. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Lincoln Lincoln, IL Application ID 1822 Contact Keith Snyder 217-735-1612 snyder.lincoln@gmail.com Project title LincolnNet Program BIP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,234,600 Loan request $ 460,000 Status Application Not Funded Description LincolnNet will provide broadband services to connect the City of Lincoln and Logan County to provide education, economic development, and government services. Lincoln and Logan County are underserved rural areas in Central Illinois that have excellent transportation, two premier colleges, and are poised for economic development, but have suffered from lack of high speed broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant REW Networks AZ LLC Phoneix, AZ Application ID 1823 Contact Brandy Gray 602-400-7119 brandyaz0816@gmail.com Project title Verde Valley Corridor Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 20,404,135 Status Application Not Funded Description Applicant will deploy WiMax across two of the least populated (5 percent of the population) counties in Arizona, the rural areas of of Yavapai and Navajo Counties. It will interface with GovNET's Application to provide Middle Mile in rural Arizona. This will allow Applicant to provide the most cost effective broadband internet delivery to currently underserved and unserved rural 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 Town of Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Application ID 1824 Contact Robert Avery 919-968-2881 ravery@townofchapelhill.org Project title Chapel Hill Public Computing Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 204,565 Status Application Not Funded Description The Town of Chapel Hill, in partnership with the public school system and local companies, proposes to upgrade public computing centers in order to facilitate access to broadband services by public housing residents, in particular K-12 students.   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1825 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 10: Ozark, Douglas, Taney and Wright counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 12,207,093 Loan request $ 152,589 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Ozark, Douglas, Taney and Wright. 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 ONE STOP SOLUTION TAMARAC, FL Application ID 1828 Contact MARTIN SALKEY 954-593-5786 martin@onestopsolutioninc.com Project title The Next Business Generation Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 33,168,000 Status Application Not Funded Description One Stop Solution's goal is to provide technology that will help individuals and business run efficiently, create total mobility, all at a lower costs through the creation of our patent pending software development allowing individuals to communicate live at real time from anywhere, and by providing wireless mobile internet and phone system to all households and businesses.   Applicant Climax Telephone Company Climax, MI Application ID 1829 Contact Scott Bowles 260-627-8888 sdbowles@spectrumeng.com Project title FTTX Broadband Service to Underserved of Rural Climax, MI Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MI Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,142,327 Status Application Not Funded Description Climax Telephone Company (CTC) ILEC serves the rural communities of Climax and Scotts, MI. All community anchor institutions are served by CTC. Affordable ubiquitous broadband access is missing for residents. No cable modem or fixed wireless exists. DSL availability is limited. This project specifically proposes to replace the aged copper plant with FTTx. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Open Neighborhoods Los Angeles, CA Application ID 1830 Contact James Brennan 310-943-3111 jbrennan@openneighborhoods.net Project title Open Los Angeles Community Wireless Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 970,023 Status Application Not Funded Description A wireless broadband infrastructure program seeking to extend open, high-speed Internet access to low-income and minority residents of Los Angeles that are underserved with affordable broadband service. Funding will go to primarily to installing open access Wi-Fi antennas on rooftops of businesses, homes and apartment buildings in low-income housing areas in Mar Vista, Del Rey and Venice. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Broadband VI, LLC Christiansted, VI Application ID 1832 Contact Michael Meluskey 340-277-9336 mike@broadband.vi Project title US Virgin Islands middle-mile capacity upgrade Program BIP Proposed Project Area VI Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 290,000 Loan request $ 300,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Upgrade of middle-mile backhaul wireless Internet network throughout the US Virgin Islands. This will allow Broadband VI to provide higher speeds, more reliability, redundancy and capacity to add additional customers. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. Anchorage, AK Application ID 1833 Contact Fred Bauer 907-276-2700 fredb@apiai.org Project title Broadband Application Program (BAP) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 424,174 Status Application Not Funded Description The Broadband Application Program seeks to address the needs of our rural and vulnerable people through the promotion, installation, and advancement of broadband technology capabilities in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands.   Applicant City of Dayton, Ohio Dayton, OH Application ID 1834 Contact Timothy Downs 937-333-3621 timothy.downs@cityofdayton.org Project title Dayton Digital Development (3D) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 7,102,959 Status Application Not Funded Description A hybrid wireless/fiber network deployed across Dayton's 55 sq. mi. driving broadband services to residents, businesses and community anchor institutions. This network delivers real time mobile communications for healthcare, public safety, utilities and business, promoting efficiency, job growth, broadband adoption and enhancing future economic growth. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Tombigbee Electric Cooperative, Inc. Guin, AL Application ID 1835 Contact Luke Bozeman 205-468-3325 lbozeman@tombigbee.net Project title Northwest Alabama Fiber Optic Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 599,579 Loan request $ 599,579 Status Application Not Funded Description Build out of a 'managed' fiber optic network throughout Lamar & Marion Counties consisting of approximately 45 miles of 36 pair fiber optic cabling. This network will provide access to high speed bandwidth to unserved and underserved areas of rural West Alabama. *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association Meriden, IA Application ID 1836 Contact Bruce Johnson 712-443-8222 cmltelco@netins.net Project title Meriden and Archer Fiber To the Home Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,519,225 Status Awarded Description Project will provide advanced services via fiber optic network to rural Iowa communities including; Archer and Meriden. Services offered will include high speed internet exceeding 20Mbps, digital television, and telephone service. Proposed design provides necessary infrastructure to support and adapt to future capacity requirements and new technologies. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant FTC Diversified Services, Inc. Kingstree, SC Application ID 1839 Contact Guy Adams 843-382-8700 adamsd@ftc.org Project title Next Generation Broadband - 3 Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,688,248 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide fiber to the premises (FTTx) to the rural communities of Santee, Lamar, and Andrews, South Carolina. "Next Generation" broadband service to these communities will offer the highest speed broadband access to 3,167 homes and 412 businesses to facilitate rural economic development. The average unemployment for these communities was 14.7 percent in June 2009 (the latest available). 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 Town of Clarkdale Clarkdale, AZ Application ID 1840 Contact Sherry Bailey 928-639-2505 sherry.bailey@clarkdale.az.gov Project title Clark Memorial Library Inovation/Cultivation Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,207,655 Status Application Not Funded Description The remodel of an existing historic library to provide an interactive, innovative computer center that meets the education, business, communication, medical and creativity needs of a diverse rural population within the Verde Valley. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Federated Telephone Cooperative Chokio, MN Application ID 1842 Contact Kevin Beyer 320-324-7111 kbeyer@fedtel.net Project title FTC - Appleton, Madison and Rural Morris MN Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,783,111 Loan request $ 6,783,111 Status Application Not Funded Description This project consists of building a FTTP system to deploy voice, video, and data services to the exchanges of Appleton, Madison, and rural Morris Minnesota. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Application ID 1843 Contact Courtney Swaney 512-471-6424 c_frazier@austin.utexas.edu Project title Texas Open Pop Project (TOPP) Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 99,825,257 Status Application Not Funded Description UT and A&M led engineering, construction and operation of a non-profit rural broadband network to solve the middle mile problem in Texas rural communities of need. Deliverable will be gigabit ethernet POPs in currently unserved rural areas. This is a coordinated project involving dozens of municipalities and rural electric co-ops as well as the LCRA and USFon which is a 501(c(3). 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 MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc. Chicago, IL Application ID 1845 Contact Kenneth Anderson 312-951-8500 kda@andersonpacific.com Project title Plains Connect Rural Heartland Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 8,902,800 Status Application Not Funded Description MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc., will provide wireless and wire line broadband connection point in each qualifying, rural, unserved or under served Census Block, via a Middle Mile Sustainable Broadband Adoption program providing wholesale, redundant, high-speed broadband service for local Last Mile providers. 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 DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC. Tamuning, GU Application ID 1846 Contact John Cimko jcimko@fcclaw.com Project title Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Wireless Broadband and Economic Recovery Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MP Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,604,500 Status Application Not Funded Description Provision of high-speed broadband services to create jobs, provide benefits to educational, health care, and public safety organizations, and stimulate the depressed economies on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc. Chicago, IL Application ID 1847 Contact Kenneth Anderson 312-951-8500 kda@andersonpacific.com Project title Eastern Colorado Connect Rural Heartland Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CO Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,108,200 Status Application Not Funded Description MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc., will provide wireless and wire line broadband connection point in each qualifying, rural, unserved or under served Census Block, via a Middle Mile Sustainable Broadband Adoption program providing wholesale, redundant, high-speed broadband service for local Last Mile providers. 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 Dover Training Institute Atlanta, GA Application ID 1851 Contact Sanquinetta Dover 770-434-3040 sdover@doverstaffing.com Project title BRIDGE Public Access Computer Center Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,014,827 Status Application Not Funded Description Dover Training Institute seeks to close the "Digital Divide"by opening two BRIDGE Public Access Computer Centers (BPACC). Each BPACC will have 100 computers for public use, all with Broadband access. BPACC will provide computer-training classes and new approaches to job training and income creation, as it is our goal to provide the resources to help underserved communities thrive.   Applicant MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc. Chicago, IL Application ID 1852 Contact Kenneth Anderson 312-951-8500 kda@andersonpacific.com Project title Western Iowa Connect Rural Heartland Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,610,800 Status Application Not Funded Description MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc., will provide wireless and wire line broadband connection point in each qualifying, rural, unserved or under served Census Block, via a Middle Mile Sustainable Broadband Adoption program providing wholesale, redundant, high-speed broadband service for local Last Mile providers. 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 Public Utility District of Pend Oreille County Newport, WA Application ID 1854 Contact Joe Onley 509-447-9333 jonley@popud.org Project title Pend Oreille County PUD Broadband Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 27,325,803 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 27,257,838 Description Development of Ethernet over fiber, last mile, open access network for underserved areas of Pend Oreille County. System will be integrated into the existing 125-mile backbone and a portion of the network will be used to provide redundancy and diversity to the existing transport backbone. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Fact Sheet Fact Sheet (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Alabama Department of Mental Health Montgomery, AL Application ID 1855 Contact Melanie Harrison 334-242-3315 melanie.harrison@mh.alabama.gov Project title Alabama Department of Mental Health Connects Communities through Care, Education and Services Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,053,392 Status Application Not Funded Description The Alabama Department of Mental Health proposes to improve access to psychiatric services for vulnerable populations, including children, in rural and remote areas in all 67 Alabama counties through implementation of telepsychiatry clinics. Project proposes to increase training and workforce opportunities for consumers and department staff through tele-training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc. Chicago, IL Application ID 1856 Contact Kenneth Anderson 312-951-8500 kda@andersonpacific.com Project title Central Iowa Connect Rural Heartland Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,108,200 Status Application Not Funded Description MidAmerican Broadband Pipeline, Inc., will provide wireless and wire line broadband connection point in each qualifying, rural, unserved or under served Census Block, via a Middle Mile Sustainable Broadband Adoption program providing wholesale, redundant, high-speed broadband service for local Last Mile providers. 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 Frontier Communications of America, Inc. Stamford, CT Application ID 1857 Contact Christine Burke 585-777-6719 christine.burke@frontiercorp.com Project title West Virginia Fiber Build - Critical Facilities - FCA Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 40,674,893 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide fiber optic connectivity to selected locations, identified by the State of West Virginia to include: schools, libraries, primary care centers, nursing homes, hospitals, rural health care centers and 911 centers. 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 South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Columbia, SC Application ID 1858 Contact Carolyn Lybarker 803-734-4297 CLybarker@scconsumer.gov Project title South Carolina eFinancial Education Network (SCeFEN) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 929,050 Status Application Not Funded Description The SCeFEN plans to bridge the divide between consumers and technology through public access points to the Internet. Broadband Internet connections will raise financial knowledge using easy-to-understand formats, interactive content, a self-directed environment and available assistance from trained staff and high speed media services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1860 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 534,759 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its facilities in Coggan, IA and Walker, IA and two last mile projects. These projects will extend fiber facilities to three underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant GlenMartin, Inc. Boonville, MO Application ID 1861 Contact Tatum Martin 660-882-2734 tatum1@glenmartin.com Project title Proposal 11: Texas and Howell counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,704,190 Loan request $ 133,802 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Last Mile project offering speeds burstable to 14 Mbps utilizing FSK and OFDM wireless technologies in underserved and unserved Missouri counties of Texas and Howell. 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 Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1864 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 284,166 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes two Middle-Mile projects to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between Arlington, IA and Volga, IA and between Dyersville, IA and New Vienna, IA. These projects will extend fiber facilities to two underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1866 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Unserved and Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 797,066 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its central offices in Lowden, IA and Stanwood, IA. This project will extend fiber facilities to six unserved or underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. 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 Familiy Service Association of San Antonio, Inc. San Antonio, TX Application ID 1867 Contact Nancy Hard 210-299-2400 nhard@family-service.org Project title Technology Twogether in Texas Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,881,358 Status Application Not Funded Description The Technology Twogether in Texas project will create 66 public computer centers within 33 underserved rural counties of South Central Texas. The project will be operated by Family Service Association of San Antonio in partnership with 38 public libraries, 8 community colleges and 20 housing authorities serving more than 24,000 primarily low-income, Hispanic Texans.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1868 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Unserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 505,841 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its central offices in Pella, IA and Tracy, IA. This project will extend fiber facilities to two unserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1870 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Unserved and Unserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 799,048 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its facilities in Barnes City, IA and Sigourney, IA. This project will extend fiber facilities to four unserved or underserved communities where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1871 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project to Underserved Iowa Area Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 287,773 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes one Middle-Mile project to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between its central offices in Keota, IA and Washington, IA. This project will extend fiber facilities to one underserved community where it will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1872 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project for Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 790,967 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes three Middle-Mile projects to build interoffice fiber optic facilities between Clarinda and Gravity; Bridgewater and Fontanelle; and, Cincinnati and Centerville (each in IA). These projects will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet to three underserved communities. 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 Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1873 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle Mile Project for Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 794,755 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes five Middle-Mile and one Last-Mile projects to extend fiber optic facilities to Magnolia, Moscow, Delmar, Packwood, Luxemburg, Colesburg and the Deer Run subdivision in Newton (each in IA). These projects will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet to these underserved communities. 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 Mid-South Community College West Memphis, AR Application ID 1874 Contact Gibson Morris 870-733-6860 smorris@midsouthcc.edu Project title Arkansas Delta Sustainable Broadband Adoption Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,432,109 Status Application Not Funded Description This project creates access to postsecondary education, which is critical to workforce/economic development for at least 3,500 placebound citizens in 12 rural counties in eastern Arkansas. This project unites private/public sectors to provide cutting-edge technology as a wireless solution to broadband adoption in a region with limited fixed wire broadband availability. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Newton, IA Application ID 1875 Contact David Porter 641-787-2928 David.Porter@IowaTelecom.com Project title Iowa Telecom Middle MIle Project to Underserved Iowa Areas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 500,943 Status Application Not Funded Description Iowa Telecom proposes five Middle-Mile projects to extend fiber optic facilities to Farson, Hillsboro, Marble Rock, Mt. Union and Primrose (each in IA). These projects will deploy digital subscriber line equipment capable of providing up to 15 mbps connectivity to the Internet to these underserved communities. 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 Hancock Telephone Company, Inc Hancock, NY Application ID 1878 Contact Robert Wrighter 607-637-9912 robjr@hancock.net Project title Hancock Telephone FTTH Program BIP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,176,632 Loan request $ 5,391,102 Status Application Not Funded Description Hancock Telephone is proposing to deploy a state of the art DWDM FTTH system capable of providing 100 MEG of symetrical bandwidth to every customer in its operating territory. This system will supply voice, digital video and high speed data to the service area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant District of Columbia Government Washington, DC Application ID 1879 Contact Kenneth Boley 202-478-5879 kenneth.boley@dc.gov Project title Underserved Neighborhood Based Public Computing Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area DC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 10,547,649 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposed project seeks to provide access to computers for the District's predominantly underserved populations of the city. These residents' only access to computers and thus broadband technology is via public computer centers located at libraries, recreation centers, senior centers and other publicly funded locations. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Monroe Telephone Company Monroe, OR Application ID 1881 Contact John Dillard 541-847-5135 jtdillard@monroetel.com Project title Monroe Telephone Cheshire & Greenbury Buildout Program BIP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,673,676 Loan request $ 2,003,004 Status Application Not Funded Description Monroe Telephone proposes to extend broadband services to underserved rural areas adjacent to its serving area in Census Tracts 103 & 104, Benton County, Oregon and Census Tracts 4.02 & 4.03, Lane County, Oregon. This project uses the latest fiber-to-the premise technology to deliver very high speed services over fiber optic cables to families, community organizations & businesses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1883 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) Central Illinios Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 29,261,052 Loan request $ 29,378,330 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application covers 942,355 people in 23 counties in central Illinois. Cleartalk will install a new software defined radio network will be ready to accommodate 4g (LTE/Wimax) upgrades and the proposed 700 MHz public safety network on the same network. This open network will enable broadband any time, any where to those in these areas who can't access or can't afford it. 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 Tanadgusix Corporation Anchorage, AK Application ID 1884 Contact Steve Sumida 907-762-8516 steve.sumida@tanadgusix.com Project title St. Paul Island, Alaska Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AK Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 941,180 Status Application Not Funded Description This project builds a last mile fiber optic plant and backbone providing broadband access to all residences, businesses and facilities on St. Paul Island. This Aleut community 265 miles north of Dutch Harbor, serves as the Coast Guard's SAR helicopter base during the 'Deadliest Catch' fishing season. St. Paul's isolated emergency services and economy are particularly dependent on Broadband access. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Sawtooth Technologies LLC Stevenson, WA Application ID 1886 Contact Brian Adams 509-427-4865 info@saw.net Project title Skamania Broadband Infrastructure Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OR, WA Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,345,652 Loan request $ 250,000 Status Application Not Funded Description SawNet will provide the Wind River Nursery and Skamania County with stable, redundant, broadband service and support through a fiber-optic microwave hybrid network built upon existing infrastructure originating in Stevenson. This combination middle/last mile project will bring service to many communities: stimulating economic development and serving community institutions in Skamania County. 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 TierOne Converged Networks, Inc Dallas, TX Application ID 1887 Contact Ronald Celmer 214-217-8626 ron@tocn.com Project title TOCN TX/OK Expansion Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK, TX Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 32,508,145 Status Application Not Funded Description Tier One Networks operates a rural WISP in the DFW area covering 10,000 square miles. The Company will utilize ARRA Stimulus Funding to expand their WiFi/WiMAX, wireless broadband network making 6.5 Mbps available to un-served and underserved residents and businesses, ISDs, and critical care facilities in over 140 rural communities and over 148,000 households in Texas and Oklahoma. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant The Computer Works Conway, AR Application ID 1888 Contact Mandy Holmes 501-329-9144 mholmes@tcworks.com Project title North Central Arkansas Broadband Expansion Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AR Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 22,120,082 Loan request $ 7,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Expansion of existing Wireless broadband infrastructure and network to include the rural areas of North Central Arkansas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Social Communications Company Mountain View, CA Application ID 1890 Contact Paul Brody 650-644-9315 pbrody@sococo.net Project title Broadband Collaboration Platform 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 $ 3,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A fast, scalable, customizable, next-gen multimedia (combining vid, doc, xls, ppt, etc.) broadband communication platform for individuals and teams needing to work, learn, or collaborate with one another at any distance, virtually, and in real time. This innovative technology will drive broadband adoption, sustainability, and economic growth, and create "shovel ready" high-value U.S. jobs.   Applicant E-Mac Corporation McLean, VA Application ID 1896 Contact Edmond Machie 703-287-4222 Thomas.Conner@e-macc.com Project title E-Mac - Multimedia Digital Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area DC, DE, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA, WV Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 35,500,000 Status Application Not Funded Description E-Mac is deploying a fast Internet and digital TV services which include voice and data transmissions, Internet access, video and radio broadcasts. The initial concept of this project calls for a hybrid network combining satellite, fiber optics, microwave and last mile Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Cook County, Minnesota Grand Marais, MN Application ID 1902 Contact Danna Mackenzie 218-387-3662 danna.mackenzie@co.cook.mn.us Project title Cook County Fiber Initiative Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 33,658,409 Status Application Not Funded Description This grant application is being filed by the Cook County, Minnesota. Cook County proposes to build and operate a "fiber-to-the-premises"broadband communications network to bring broadband to the unserved areas in Cook County. The County plans to bring a triple play network to the County, bringing high speed Internet access to the service area for the first time plus competition with video and voi Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1904 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) Alabama Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 8,054,816 Loan request $ 8,383,584 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a solution for underserved counties in the northwest corner of Alabama. This new software defined radio network and this network will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades with speeds up to 50 Mbps and the proposed 700 mhz public safety network on the same base stations. This open network will facilitate broadband any time, any where at a very low cost. 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 Urban Communications Transport Corp. Bronx, NY Application ID 1908 Contact Stuart Reid 718-401-5913 stureid@live.com Project title New York City Sustainable Broadband Adoption Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 6,238,435 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will implement a sustainable adoption program that brings digital awareness, computer literacy skill development and broadband training and job development to New York City Housing residents and communities.   Applicant NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1909 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) North Carolina Broadband Wireless Last Mile Eastern & Coastal Application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 24,020,044 Loan request $ 24,116,316 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a solution for underserved counties in eastern North Carolina. This new software defined radio network that will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades with speeds up to 50 Mbps and the proposed 700 Mhz public safety network on the same base stations. This open network will facilitate broadband any time, any where at a very low cost. Sites are 90 percent collocation. 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 NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1910 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) California Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,779,350 Loan request $ 2,790,650 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a solution for Imperial County. This new software defined radio network and this network will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades with speeds up to 50 Mbps and the proposed 700 mhz public safety network on the same base stations. This open network will facilitate broadband any time, any where at a very low cost. 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 NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1911 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) Idaho Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ID Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,489,526 Loan request $ 15,551,589 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a solution for underserved counties in southwest Idaho. This new software defined radio network that will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades with speeds up to 50 Mbps and the proposed 700 mhz public safety network on the same base stations. This open network will facilitate broadband any time, any where at a very low cost. 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 NTCH, Inc. Hermosa Beach, CA Application ID 1912 Contact Eric Steinmann 760-646-0990 erics@cleartalk.net Project title NTCH (Cleartalk) Central Tennessee Broadband Wireless Last Mile/Middle Mile application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,708,000 Loan request $ 33,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description This EVDO Rev A application provides a solution for all the underserved middle Tennessee counties West of Nashville. This new software defined radio network will accommodate 4G (LTE/Wimax) upgrades and the proposed 700 mhz public safety network on the same base stations. This open network will enable high speed broadband any time, any where to those who can't access and/or can't afford it. 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 Mounting Horizons, Inc. Cypress, TX Application ID 1913 Contact Perry Hunter 713-510-8755 phunter@mountinghorizons.org Project title Project Connect Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 333,843 Status Application Not Funded Description Project Connect is a project to bring a public computer center into three low-income Section 8 housing units in Houston, Texas and Hitchcock, Texas. Each housing unit has a Neighborhood Network center that will utilize the computer center to assist residents and the surrounding community in programs to improve their educational levels, healthcare, job readiness, and independent living skills.   Applicant @Link Services LLC Oklahoma City, OK Application ID 1914 Contact Kerry Conn 405-343-8232 kerrylconn@gmail.com Project title Oklahoma High School Sports Blitz Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,133,449 Status Application Not Funded Description The proposal plans to use the unique culture impact of sports in Oklahoma to create a personally relevant demand for broadband.   Applicant Southwest Texas Telephone Company Rocksprings, TX Application ID 1924 Contact Gary Gilmer 830-683-2111 gary@swtexas.com Project title Southwest Texas Broadband Upgrade Program BIP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 27,994,575 Loan request $ 29,137,207 Status Application Not Funded Description Southwest Texas Telephone Company will deploy fiber-optic cable in a rural, remote and underserved area of Edwards, Kinney, Real and Uvalde Counties, Texas. The project will extend fiber-optic cable to within 5,000 feet of all subscribers currently served by copper cable. When completed the project will enable these rural subscribers to enjoy the full benefits of broadband service.   Applicant FairPoint Communications, Inc. Charlotte, NC Application ID 1926 Contact Ralph Thompson 207-648-3057 rathompson@fairpoint.com Project title Washington/Hancock Last Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area ME Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,732,930 Status Application Not Funded Description This BIP/BTOP project will expand high speed broadband to remote, underserved areas of Washington and Hancock Counties in northeast Maine. This is a last mile project that is a critical component of the region's economic development plan. FairPoint Communications, Inc. is the lead applicant, the co-applicant is Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a FairPoint Communications - NNE. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Pinpoint Communications, Inc. Cambridge, NE Application ID 1927 Contact Tom Shoemaker 308-697-7678 tom.shoemaker@pnpt.com Project title Pinpoint WiMax Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area NE Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,212,289 Status Application Not Funded Description Pinpoint Communications seeks funding to bring next-generation, wireless broadband services to its unserved (40 percent) and underserved (60 percent) constituents in rural southwest Nebraska. Using WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, we will deliver affordable, reliable broadband service with 2 Mbps wireless speeds within 12 months of funding. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Northeast Service Cooperative Mountain Iron, MN Application ID 1928 Contact Lyle MacVey 218-748-7623 lmacvey@nesc.k12.mn.us Project title Northeast Minnesota Middle Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 21,749,110 Loan request $ 21,749,110 Status Awarded Description The Northeast Service Cooperative in partnership with state & local agencies, schools & health care organizations will implement a middle mile project to make dark fiber, wavelength services available to private sector providers in rural areas of northeast Minnesota. The project will improve access to critical education & health care services to 20,000 households which lack broadband services. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant N-1 Communications, LLC Fenton, MO Application ID 1930 Contact Christopher Benyo 864-363-2428 chrisbenyo@gmail.com Project title Peoria Area WiMAX Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,513,940 Loan request $ 2,616,550 Status Application Not Funded Description Wireless Broadband Network using 2.5 GHz WiMAX technology to over 2,200 square miles of unserved and under-served businesses and consumers surrounding Peoria, IL. 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 1931 Contact Russell Cann 803-978-6101 russell@elauwit.com Project title The Elauwit Foundation Last Mile Project Program BTOP Proposed Project Area AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 74,185,353 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 Morgan County Learning Center McConnelsville, OH Application ID 1934 Contact Connie Shriver 740-962-2079 cshriver@wscc.edu Project title Morgan County Education and Broadband Acccess Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 122,727 Status Application Not Funded Description The Morgan County Learning Center, already leading the way as an access point for higher education, seeks funding to expand educational offerings to include affordable, basic computer classes for the general public. The project's goal is to increase knowledge of computers to provide more opportunities while also improving the economic climate in a rural, Appalachian area of Southeastern Ohio. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Xanadoo Broadband, LLC Bala Cynwyd, PA Application ID 1935 Contact Howard Verlin 610-934-7083 hverlin@corp.xanadoo.com Project title Xanadoo - WiMAX service in Kansas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 10,018,196 Loan request $ 10,427,100 Status Application Not Funded Description Xanadoo Broadband, LLC (the Applicant) and its affiliate Xanadoo, LLC (together "Xanadoo") will build and operate a mobile terrestrial wireless network using WiMAX technology to deliver internet access speeds of at least 3-5 Mbs. The service area will cover 52 communities and over 300,000 people in eastern Kansas. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant ctechnologica Nashville, TN Application ID 1936 Contact Paul Van Hoesen 615-566-6196 paul@ctechnology.org Project title West TN Regional Technology Workforce Pipeline Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 660,000 Status Application Not Funded Description A regional program funded by TN ECD and sponsored by the west TN federal development districts and the West TN Industrial Association. Its goal is to explore new rural economic opportunity by promoting a 21st Century Technology Workforce Pipeline and pilot new job creation through telecommuting and co-working via the Internet. In cooperation with the TN Department of Labor, TN Department of Ed. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc. Riverton, WV Application ID 1937 Contact Phyllis Whitten 301-270-2271 pawhitten@earthlink.net Project title Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone's Innovative Broadband Wireless Distributed Antenna System Program BTOP Proposed Project Area WV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,024,707 Status Application Not Funded Description SKSRT will provide wireless broadband services to Pendleton County, WV. The network features both WiMAX and EvDo CDMA technology. To address unique terrain issues and interference criteria of the National Radio Quiet Zone, a COTS fiber optic-based distributed antenna system to low power transmitters will be installed through lower elevation population and road corridors. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant Worldcall Interconnect, Inc West Lake Hills, TX Application ID 1940 Contact Lowell Feldman 512-888-2311 lowell.feldman@gmail.com Project title Blanco and Burnet Counties Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,987,110 Loan request $ 6,064,738 Status Application Not Funded Description This project coordinates with and provides a last-mile extension to the University of Texas "TOPP" middle-mile project. More than 75 percent of the areas in Blanco and Burnet counties are unserved. WCX has 18 community partners included in this application. The project is greater than 2/3rd loan and has both grant and significant non-federal matching. WCX is a certified ETC/ETP. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Rapid Systems, Inc. Tampa, FL Application ID 1942 Contact Denise Hamilton 813-232-4887 denise@rapidsys.com Project title Hardee County Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,206,006 Loan request $ 2,739,840 Status Application Not Funded Description This Hardee County Broadband Project, by Rapid Systems Inc, will make broadband available to 100 percent of the 9,800 households of Hardee County; FL, a rural county of 42 persons per square mile. 62 percent of the county is underserved. Children and public safety are accorded special attention in this project. There is a 1.76 percent multiplier of private funds to Federal grant funds. The project is sustainable. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Zito Media Communications II, LLC Coudersport, PA Application ID 1943 Contact Colin Higgin 814-260-9588 colin.higgin@zitomedia.com Project title Northern Pennsylvania Open Access Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area PA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,200,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Northern Pennsylvania Open Access Network (NPOAN) is a middle mile solution. The intent is to provide network connectivity to Community Anchor Institutions, Critical Community Facilities and Educational locations. Additionally, this network project will provide for interconnection facilities for last mile providers in un-served 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 Wichita Online, Inc. Medicine Park, OK Application ID 1945 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title WOI FTTx Last Mile-Meers Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 991,372 Status Application Not Funded Description FTTx Last mile project to Meers community for high speed broadband. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Buggs Island Telephone Cooperative Bracey, VA Application ID 1946 Contact Mickey Sims 434-636-2274 msims@bit.coop Project title BIT Wireless Broadband Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 11,873,280 Loan request $ 5,928,140 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 18,983,648 Description This project is designed to deliver residential and business wireless broadband internet access to fifteen counties in Southside Virginia. The project will provide 100 percent coverage of the serving area and offer a minimum of 1.5 Mbps of service. The service area is primarily unserved and underserved which is clearly shown on the map created by the Virginia Broadband Mapping Initiative. 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 County Wide FTTH, Inc. Owatonna, MN Application ID 1947 Contact Donny Smith 507-214-1000 dsmith@jagcom.net Project title County Wide Fiber Project for Steele and Dodge Counties in Minnesota Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 24,073,840 Loan request $ 24,073,841 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide high speed broadband access to every home, business, government entity, and anchor institution in the entire county of Steele, the entire county of Dodge with the exception of an area already served by an existing incumbent provider. This project will be an open access network that will deliver current speeds in excess of 20 mbps and the capacity of 1 gbps per user. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Wichita Online, Inc. Medicine Park, OK Application ID 1950 Contact James Lightfoot 405-843-9966 JAMESL@ACRSOKC.COM Project title Western Middle Mile Program BIP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,402,279 Status Application Not Funded Description This project consists of installing a 60 mile Fiber transport network between Medicine Park, OK and Mt. View, Ok. This network will pass through three communities and allow High Speed Fiber connections to two Health clinics, three town Halls and seven fire departments. This will also allow two local Telephone Companies to connect for alternative routes and higher band width opportunities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant FTC Diversified Services, Inc. Kingstree, SC Application ID 1953 Contact Guy Adams 843-382-8700 adamsd@ftc.org Project title Next Generation Broadband - 6 Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 6,873,776 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide fiber to the premises (FTTx) to the rural communities of Kingstree, Lake City, Olanta, Manning, Bishopville, and Summerton, SC. "Next Generation" broadband service to these communities will offer the highest speed broadband access to 11,356 homes and 1,058 businesses to facilitate rural economic development. The average unemployment for these communities was 15 percent in June 2009. 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 IH SYSTEMS INC. Naperville, IL Application ID 1956 Contact Sid Siddiqui 630-673-8906 sid@ihsystem.com Project title Development and Implementation of Cloud Computing Centers & Internet Backbone for Rural Communities Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 33,420,895 Loan request $ 27,210,895 Status Application Not Funded Description The project will provide high-speed connectivity to unserved or under-served locations, computer training and technology leading cloud computing businesses located in high-need communities. High-speed connectivity and computer training centers through the creation of cloud computing capacity that provide a business and economic backbone where previously deemed uneconomical. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc Salisbury, MD Application ID 1957 Contact William Mitchell 410-341-6322 pmitchell@mdbc.us Project title Maryland Broadband Fiber Optic Backbone Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area MD, VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 126,370,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The Maryland Broadband Cooperative is a public/private partnership to promote economic development through the deployment of technology infrastructures. Supported by its members who provide last mile services, our mission is to spur economic growth through open access to broadband services via a fiber optic network that serves the rural communities of Eastern, Southern and Western Maryland. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant UTAH TELECOMMUNICATION OPEN INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY West Valley City, UT Application ID 1960 Contact Paul Recanzone 801-599-4866 paul@ohivey.com Project title UTOPIA OSPN FTTP LM Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 33,716,935 Status Application Not Funded Description The Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency, Open Service Provider Network, Fiber to the Premises, currently deployed model here integrates LM with SBA and MM applications. Here UTOPIA will expand LM infrastructure into West Valley, Midvale, Murray, and Layton. 16 cities founded UTOPIA, their emissary and State agency designed to receive Utah's BTOP stimulus funds. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant OneBroward, Inc. DAVIE, FL Application ID 1962 Contact Phyllis Schiffer-Simon 754-321-1000 phyllis.schiffer-simon@browardschools.com Project title OneBroward -Digital Network Access (1B-DNA) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 16,637,983 Status Application Not Funded Description The OneBroward -Digital Network Access(1B-DNA) is a unique middle mile broadband deployment project that will bring together public and nonprofit institutions to connect the most underserved communities in Broward County, FL. 1B-DNA will serve as an innovative connection and collaborative solution with emphasis on education, health care, government, public safety, and workforce development. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Advanced Computer Solutions LLC DBA Advanced Broadband CULLMAN, AL Application ID 1963 Contact Jay Fuller 256-775-4972 jayfuller@advbroadband.net Project title Advanced Radio Technology provides broadband connectivity to rural populations in north Alabama. Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 231,479 Loan request $ 238,048 Status Application Not Funded Description Using radio technology created right here in the USA (in Schaumburg IL by Motorola), our project delivers broadband internet access averaging a bidirectional 2 mbps to persons in rural populations who have expressed to our group of broadband companies they are in need of service. Using tower sites, our company will build a network at a fraction of the cost of normal infrastructure deployment. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant i-Linc Technologies, division of Premier International, Inc. Lilburn, GA Application ID 1965 Contact PAUL GUPTA 678-643-3034 pgupta@iLincTech.com Project title Smart Farming Community Solution- An Innovative Approach to Smart Farming Community Development Program BTOP Proposed Project Area GA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 3,989,533 Status Application Not Funded Description i-Linc Technologies ("i-Linc") proposes to provide an innovative "Smart Farming Community Solution" for rural farming communities in southern Georgia. i-Linc in partnership with SGRITA (South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority) plans to deploy one hundred (100) Smart Farming Community solutions in the broadband service area of SGRITA within 24 months of the grant award.   Applicant Worldcall Interconnect, Inc West Lake Hills, TX Application ID 1966 Contact Lowell Feldman 512-888-2311 lowell.feldman@gmail.com Project title WCX Texas 700 A Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,732,873 Loan request $ 9,609,166 Status Application Not Funded Description This project coordinates with and provides a last-mile extension to the University of Texas "TOPP" middle-mile project. More than 75 percent of the areas served are unserved. The project is greater than 2/3rd loan and has both grant and significant non-federal matching. WCX is a certified ETC/ETP in Texas and controls the CMA 667 B-Block 700 MHZ. 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 X-Press Net, Inc. Dallas, TX Application ID 1967 Contact David Allen 972-381-1212 bob.thomas007@gmail.com Project title X-Press Net I - North Oklahoma Broadband Service Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 26,973,380 Status Application Not Funded Description This project will provide un-served and underserved residents, businesses, municipalities, civic organizations and churches high quality and high availability broadband internet, VoIP, and television services (future) utilizing state of the art digital radio technology. Special services related to tele-medicine will be offered to link hospitals to rural 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 SHO-ME TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. MARSHFIELD, MO Application ID 1968 Contact Mark Keeling 417-859-2615 mkeeling@shomepower.com Project title MoBroadbandNow Middle Mile Network Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MO Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 140,700,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The MoBroadbandNow Middle Mile Network brings open-access fiber optic connectivity to rural Missouri. The network will include over 2,500 miles of fiber with 93 spans passing through 300 rural communities. The network also will connect 200 new broadband towers, sited throughout the state in unserved and underserved communities with fewer than 1,000 households. 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 Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 1971 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across California Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, OR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,599,820 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 3,291,994 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 UTAH TELECOMMUNICATION OPEN INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY West Valley City, UT Application ID 1972 Contact Paul Recanzone 801-599-4866 paul@ohivey.com Project title UTOPIA OSPN FTTP MM Program BTOP Proposed Project Area UT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,216,653 Status Application Not Funded Description The Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency, Open Service Provider Network, Fiber to the Premises, currently deployed model here integrates MM with LM and SBA applications. MM will build backbone distribution rings in Layton, Midvale/Murray, West Valley, Orem and Centerville. 16 cities founded UTOPIA, the State agency designed to receive Utah's BTOP stimulus funds. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 1973 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across Texas Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area OK, TX Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,194,691 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 4,677,788 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 Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 1974 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across Tennessee Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,349,427 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,295,738 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 Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 1975 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across Florida Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area FL Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,168,010 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 2,066,250 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 Level 3 EON, LLC Broomfield, CO Application ID 1976 Contact Monisha Merchant 720-888-6037 Monisha.merchant@level3.com Project title Expanding broadband access across Georgia Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area GA, SC Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 1,738,340 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 1,427,310 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 Aeneas Communications, LLC Jackson, TN Application ID 1977 Contact Jonathan Harlan 731-554-9200 btop-stimulus@aeneas.net Project title Aeneas Broadband Adoption Program Program BTOP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 949,950 Status Application Not Funded Description This project seeks to increase awareness in underserved residential markets and improve broadband integration by businesses and strategic institutions   Applicant Extreme Copper, Inc. Newbury Park, CA Application ID 1978 Contact Robert Nino 818-230-2477 rob@extremecopper.com Project title Unincorp. W. Marin Mid/Last Mile Fiber/Coax/Premise Build/Extreme Copper Inc. & Partners Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 2,874,684 Status Application Not Funded Description Broadband Deployment for Tocaloma, Forest Knolls, Bolinas & other areas. Proposal to build 12 mi. of overhead/underground fiber optic cable from Olema to Bolinas & 15 mi. from Olema to Woodacre & other areas. Fiber will be 12 count/single mode. Funding will cover cost of fiber/coax, placement of fiber, laser transmitters, receivers, splicing, connectors, labor, activation, test/link to premises. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Mississippi Economic Growth Alliance and Point of Presence, Inc. Tupelo, MS Application ID 1979 Contact Morgan Baldwin 662-871-4647 morgan@morganbaldwin.com Project title MEGAPOP FTTH/FTTP Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 25,000,000 Loan request $ 25,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description MEGAPOP will install fiber-optic cable that will pass 95 percent of approximately 27,912 homes and almost 5,000 businesses in 11 communities in Mississippi. This fiber build will support an "open access"network & be connected to the Internet utilizing existing and expanded "middle-mile" infrastructure owned by MEGAPOP. 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 Worldcall Interconnect, Inc West Lake Hills, TX Application ID 1981 Contact Lowell Feldman 512-888-2311 lowell.feldman@gmail.com Project title WCX Texas 700 B Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area TX Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,033,113 Loan request $ 6,158,139 Status Application Not Funded Description This project coordinates with and provides a last-mile extension to the University of Texas "TOPP" middle-mile project. More than 75 percent of the areas served are unserved. The project is greater than 2/3rd loan and has both grant and significant non-federal matching. WCX is a certified ETC/ETP in Texas and controls the CMA 667 B-Block 700 MHZ. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant KTKA Holdings LLC West Lafayette, IN Application ID 1984 Contact Kevin Westman 800-705-4836 kwestman@bridge2wire.com Project title Rural WISP Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IN Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 2,429,000 Loan request $ 389,950 Status Application Not Funded Description Construct middle mile and final mile infrastructure in order to deliver a broadband speed of 5 to 7 megabyte connection speed to underserved and un-served subscribers. Subscribers in the targeted market are made of a mix between businesses, residential, home office, and public organizations. Our intent is to deliver a network which can sustain itself and keep up with technology advancements. 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 Gridley Communications Gridley, IL Application ID 1985 Contact Herbert Flesher 309-747-3780 hflesher@gridtel.com Project title Lake Bloomington Broadband Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 755,775 Status Application Not Funded Description This grant is being filed by Gridley Communications Inc. of Gridley, IL seeking funding to construct fiber to serve homes located around Lake Bloomington in Illinois in an area that is rural and currently unserved by broadband. Gridley and its affiliates already offer triple play services in other areas and are seeking money only to build the fiber and electronics needed to reach this area. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Bristol, VA d/b/a Bristol Virginia Utilities Bristol, VA Application ID 1986 Contact Carolyn Gorski 716-731-3664 cgorski@atagra.com Project title BVU - Middle Mile Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,210,953 Status Application Withdrawn Description This grant application is being filed by Bristol Virginia Utility (BVU), a municipally-owned division of the City of Bristol Virginia. BVU proposes to build a middle-mile fiber route that connects BVU and the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative. This fiber route is critical in that it creates a redundant GigE fiber ring for Internet backbone for Southwest Virginia. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant City of Bristol, VA d/b/a Bristol Virginia Utilities Bristol, VA Application ID 1988 Contact Wesley Rosenbalm 276-645-8751 wesr@bvub.com Project title BVU Last Mile Grant Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 33,864,404 Status Application Not Funded Description This grant application is being filed by Bristol Virginia Utilities and the Cumberland Plateau Planning District. The grant proposes to extend an existing "fiber-to-the-premises"("FTTP") broadband communications network to bring broadband to unserved areas in the Appalachian Plateau of Southwest Virginia. The areas to be served are all rural and do not have broadband today. 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 Shellsburg Cablevision, Inc. Shellsburg, IA Application ID 1992 Contact Mark Harrison 319-436-2224 mharrison@fmtcs.com Project title Coggon-Ryan Broadband Project Program BIP Proposed Project Area IA Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,459,133 Loan request $ 1,476,748 Status Application Not Funded Description Project will provide advanced services via fiber optic network to the rural Iowa communities of Coggon, & Ryan. Services offered will include high speed internet exceeding 20Mbps, digital television, and telephone service. Proposed design provides necessary infrastructure to support and adapt to future capacity requirement and new technologies. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant J.B.N. TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. HOLTON, KS Application ID 1994 Contact Karl VanDerSluis 785-866-2310 kvandersluis@jbntelco.com Project title West Cluster Plus Barnes FTTP Program BIP Proposed Project Area KS Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 5,489,250 Loan request $ 5,489,250 Status Awarded Other Funding $ 3,697,619 Description JBN Telephone Company headquartered in Holton, Kansas, proposes to construct fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) throughout the certificated areas of its seven most western exchanges (West Cluster) and the Barnes exchange (Barnes).   Applicant PAXIO Inc. Santa Clara, CA Application ID 1995 Contact Scott Wenzel 408-343-8203 swenzel@paxio.com Project title Bridging the Digital Divide Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 981,760 Status Application Not Funded Description The underserved and economically disadvantaged residents of Oakland and the entire community will benefit from PAXIO's Bridging the Digital Divide Program through the distribution, installation, and support to residents to enhance awareness and adoption of high speed broadband serivces. This program creates jobs and provides resources ensuring future job growth in the target area.   Applicant Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc Waverly, OH Application ID 1996 Contact Gary Cooper 740-947-2409 bret.childers@gmail.com Project title Southern Ohio Underserved Rural Brodband Build Program BIP Proposed Project Area OH Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,476,036 Loan request $ 1,536,281 Status Application Not Funded Description We will be providing broadband services to the unserved and underserved anchor institutions, businesses, and residents of Adams, Brown, Highland, and Pike counties in Ohio. We will be providing wireless service with service offering speeds up to 3Mbps down and 3Mbps up. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant HCI Action Architectural Consultants, LLC Derwood, MD, MD Application ID 1997 Contact Nicholas Stengel 301-801-9517 nstengel@hciaac.com Project title Carroll County Community Anchor Services Program BTOP Proposed Project Area IL Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 344,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Provide sustainable broadband access to community anchors by leveraging the approved plan of the Mount Carroll Community Development Corporation to build an Internet Cafe in the center of town. Provide reduced price access for business & community anchors based on award of grant.   Applicant Wecom Inc Kingman, AZ Application ID 1999 Contact Noelle Trahan 928-753-3829 noelle@wecominc.com Project title Wecom Broadband Infrastructure Program/Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Application Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,871,240 Loan request $ 4,000,000 Status Application Not Funded Description Wecom, Incorporated of Kingman, AZ proposes to build and maintain a wireless broadband (WiMAX) Last Mile Infrastructure network in and around Mohave County, AZ to provide broadband services to remote, rural, unserved and underserved households while supporting broadband services for education, healthcare, public safety and job creation. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Roadstar Internet, Inc. Ashburn, VA Application ID 2000 Contact Martin Dougherty 703-554-6620 mdougherty@roadstarinternet.com Project title Roadstar Internet/NOVEC Solutions Northwest Loudoun Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area VA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 3,379,464 Status Application Not Funded Description Design, construct and operate an optical fiber network to extend broadband connectivity to the underserved areas of northwestern Loudoun County, VA. This network will serve key anchor institutions and be available for service providers to utilize for deploying advanced broadband services to the underserved households in the 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 NextGen Internet Systems Inc Corvallis, OR Application ID 2002 Contact Theodore Wadman 541-752-2033 theodore@nextgenis.com Project title NextGenIS 10Gb+ Backhaul & Fixed Wireless Broadband Services in Oregon's Mid Willamette Valley Program BTOP Proposed Project Area OR Project type Last Mile (BTOP Only) Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 19,391,610 Status Application Not Funded Description Install a 10Gb plus fiber cable and network infrastructure in underserved areas from Eugene to Corvallis, Oregon. Install an open, fixed wireless network to enhance the broadband offering in underserved areas. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Riley Consulting Irmo, SC Application ID 2003 Contact Yetu Riley 803-719-0660 yriley@rileyconsultants.com Project title Carlisle South Carolina Rural Economic Development Initiative Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 830,356 Status Application Not Funded Description Initiative to provide Broadband services to the the Carlisle, SC area for the public and private sector. This is a rural area with a 22 percent unemploymet rate and no broadband access. We are hoping to make a positive impact on the community with the introduction of broadband services and a computer center. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Small Town Fiber, Inc. Owatonna, MN Application ID 2005 Contact Donny Smith 507-214-1000 dsmith@jagcom.net Project title Small Town Fiber Program BIP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 13,047,125 Loan request $ 13,047,127 Status Application Not Funded Description This project is being submitted with the hopes of serving a few small towns that have no access to broadband at all and a few more that have very limited access. This would be a state of the art passive fiber optic network. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Carver County Fiber Collaboration, Inc. Owatonna, MN Application ID 2006 Contact Donny Smith 507-214-1000 dsmith@jagcom.net Project title Carver County Fiber Collaboration Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area MN Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 4,770,776 Loan request $ 4,770,778 Status Application Not Funded Description This is a collaborative effort between Carver County and Jaguar Communications to put in a county wide middle mile ring to serve each town and township within the county and connect to the existing Jaguar ring in Scott County. This ring will be used to provide services to many different anchor institutions including libraries, law enforcement, and government centers as well as broadband providers. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant Advantage Cellular Systems, Inc. Alexandria, TN Application ID 2009 Contact Ricky Gibbs 615-464-2212 rlgibbs@dtccom.net Project title Advantage Cellular WiMAX Proposal Program BIP Proposed Project Area TN Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,501,501 Loan request $ 4,501,501 Status Application Not Funded Description Advantage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DeKalb Telephone Cooperative , proposes a wireless broadband network over its existing cellular service area in middle Tennessee to bring competitive broadband coverage to an underserved area. Features include upgrading/constructing 8 cellular towers, constructing a WiMAX network using spectrum licensed to Advantage and obtaining microwave backhaul capacity. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Reimer Communications, LLC Lexington, KY Application ID 2010 Contact Ronald Reimer 859-226-9154 telreimer@att.net Project title KRCC's Owen County Broadband Buildout Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Loan request $ 3,057,100 Status Application Not Funded Description Reimer Communications, LLC program to deliver broadband to Owen County eliminating the communications barrier in the development, growth, education, and financial opportunities of community residents and businesses. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant World Data PR SAN JUAN, PR Application ID 2011 Contact Fred Mercado 954-295-6627 fred@fredmercado.com Project title World Data PR Pueblos Digitales Program BTOP Proposed Project Area PR Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 4,733,893 Status Application Not Funded Description World Data PR's Pueblos Digitales is an affordable, reliable wireless ethernet backhaul to last mile providers in Puerto Rico. This middle mile project will be a hybrid network combining World Data's WiMAX and microwave network with existing fiber infrastructure. The project will advance World Data's vision of linking Puerto Rico's rural communities to national and international Internet backbones Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant SeniorNet Herndon, VA Application ID 2012 Contact Jodi Lyons 703-568-6341 jlyons@hq.seniornet.org Project title SeniorNet Learning Centers Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, MA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV Project type Sustainable Broadband Adoption Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 30,463,000 Status Application Not Funded Description To build upon our successful model of older adults teaching other older adults, create demand for and comfort with broadband, and make it easy to get online.   Applicant Monterey County Information Technology Salinas, CA Application ID 2014 Contact Geoffrey Maloon 831-277-2198 gmaloon@sbcglobal.net Project title Monterey County Public Safety Mobile Data and Public Rural Broadband Access Project Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 5,177,000 Status Application Not Funded Description The buildout of broadband access infrastructure that will support three primary functions: 1)Direct broadband access through a combination of terrestrial cable and tower based microwave transmission to community anchor facilities, 2) provide public safety mobile access and 3) provide framework through which last mile service will be provided through key partnerships with for profit entities. Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf) *For BIP/BTOP joint applications, grant amount reflects grant request for BIP.   Applicant 01 Data Center Greenwich, CT Application ID 2017 Contact Fatima Fofana 240-235-5028 fofana@ghattlawgroup.com Project title 01 Data Center Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area DE, FL, NH Project type Last Mile Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 15,508,562 Status Application Not Funded Description 01 Data Center seeks funding to build a hybrid network that would provide broadband access to health care facilities in the unserved area in America & to connect them together and with first responders in these unserved areas. 01 Data Center relies on a hybrid model that integrates satellite, terrestrial & wireless facilities. The center will deploy services within weeks 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 Mountain RTCC West Liberty, KY Application ID 2018 Contact Ann Keller 859-231-9831 a.keller@fecinc.com Project title Mountain RTCC ILEC Broadband Program BIP Proposed Project Area KY Project type Last Mile Non-Remote Area Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 38,281,044 Loan request $ 39,843,535 Status Awarded Description Mountain RTCC plans to deploy a fiber-cable based Broadband Network in Morgan, Menifee, Wolfe and Elliott counties of Kentucky. This network will provide over 20 mbps bandwidth to end users. It is Mountain RTCC's intent to bring affordable broadband access to these counties to enhance economic development and work force training. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response Public Notice Response (pdf)   Applicant Mushroom Networks, Inc. San Diego, CA Application ID 2020 Contact Rene Cruz 888-842-1231 rcruz@mushroomnetworks.com Project title California: Broadband Internet Service to Schools, Libraries, and other Community Anchors Program BTOP Proposed Project Area CA Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 882,000 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 California, 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 Kershaw, County of Camden, SC Application ID 2021 Contact Amy Schofield 803-425-1509 amys@kershawcountylibrary.org Project title Community Technology Literacy Initiative Program BTOP Proposed Project Area SC Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 1,048,742 Status Application Not Funded Description We propose to provide additional broadband access and computer instruction at current libraries and three new rural facilities, two in unserved areas. Instruction will be open to all, but will particularly benefit vulnerable populations, including the unemployed and undereducated. This project provides a model of service that actively provides both the tools and skills needed for self sufficiency.   Applicant Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Fort Defiance, AZ Application ID 2023 Contact Monroe Keedo 928-729-6282 monroek@ntua.com Project title Navajo Nation Middle/Last Mile Project: Quality Broadband for the Navajo People Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ, CO, GA, MA, NM, UT Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 17,244,678 Loan request $ 17,244,679 Status Awarded Grant Award $ 32,190,067 Description The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority & Commnet Wireless propose a middle-mile fiber optic backbone with a microwave backup and interconnection to a POP in Albuquerque, NM, in conjunction with a wireless last-mile component which will ensure the benefits are promptly delivered to a population in dire need of these services in underserved portions of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, Utah & New Mexico. 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 Albany Public Library Albany, NY Application ID 2024 Contact Elissa Kane 518-427-4346 kanee@uhls.lib.ny.us Project title ALLbany Online: Connect, Educate, Empower (Public Computer Centers) Program BTOP Proposed Project Area NY Project type Public Computer Center Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request $ 871,536 Status Application Not Funded Description City-wide, public-private partnership in Albany, NY serving underserved residents with coordinated digital literacy & job assessment at expanded library public computing anchors & satellites, & build-out of municipal WiFi network to significantly increase free & reduced-rate broadband and virtual workforce training for residents & small business, enhance public safety & City services. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf)   Applicant PacTex Communications, LLC Scottsdale,, AZ Application ID 2025 Contact Michael Owens 602-670-6481 mike.owens@pacifictexas.com Project title Arizona Rural Broadband Program BIP/BTOP Proposed Project Area AZ Project type Middle Mile Funding Round Round 1 - Summer 2009 Grant request* $ 70,686,239 Loan request $ 70,686,239 Status Application Not Funded Description PacTex Communications, LLC proposes to expand upon its access to a east-west right of way across the State of Arizona to deliver broadband services to unserved and underserved rural areas of the State. Broadband will be delivered as middle mile services offering interconnection access to all last mile providers in the area served. Executive Summary Executive Summary (pdf) Public Notice Response