The issue with the NOFA (nonwithstanding previous discussions on the
list about data disclosure, cost etc etc) is that only one grant per
state will be issued.
So we will all have to subcontract.
I for one have been doing a bunch of RF survey work in SoCal. I would be
happy to help map out broadband. Sure not all of it has wifi attached,
but the overwhelming majority does.
After conducting a lot of surveying, my business partner says "not only
does everyone have the internet, everyone has 3 internet connections".
Granted this is in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, otherwise
known as the "greater los angeles area".
We drove through all manner of neighborhoods and sections of various
cities. Wifi is ubiquitous. Pretty much equal distribution in industrial
areas, high end housing and slums.
So the digital divide by classical definition (race/income level)
might not be so broad. Now I agree 100% that penetration in non major
metro areas is very hit and miss. There are awesome folks on this list
providing service to those areas. This is why middle mile projects are
so important. In fact I would like to see a lot more money go to those.
Last mile we have that covered, it's a relatively understood
methodology and business model. However back haul... is a whole other
ball of wax. Numerous discussions have been had on the list about fiber
providers etc.
Brian Webster wrote:
> I haven't had a chance to read this NOFA yet but have seen some of the
> summaries. I won't be applying for anything directly but may get involved
> with a few projects around the county through others. One of the difficult
> issues will be for those who want to provide service in underserved areas.
> Finding an acceptable method for determining a 40% market penetration rate
> can be labor intensive and costly.
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> Thank You,
> Brian Webster
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> -Original Message-
> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org]on
> Behalf Of Joe Miller
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:03 AM
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> Subject: [WISPA] Broadband Mapping NOFA
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> Brian,
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> Have you had a chance to see this yet? Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
> for the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. It is on the
> following link, http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/index.htm
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