Webinar: Broadband Stimulus Money for Utilities: An Early Look at the NTIA/RUS Funding Process

Join us on 03/12/2009 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), widely known as the stimulus bill, provides for $7.2 billion in broadband/wireless funding and utilities are poised to become major beneficiaries of this unprecedented government spending. UTC is therefore hosting an event, “Broadband Stimulus Money for Utilities: An Early Look at the NTIA/RUS Funding Process,” which will give utilities a head-start and a leg-up on this massive government spending initiative.

Join us on March 12 and gain insight into how you can apply and receive loans, grants and loan guarantees that could speed your build-out of broadband plant, services and facilities while saving millions in costs. This information-packed webinar will give you inside knowledge and expert analysis of how to get ahead of the curve and take advantage of the opportunities.

You’ll learn:

• The details of the broadband spending provisions of ARRA.


• The ins-and-outs of both NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and the Rural Utilities Service loans and grant programs, including who’s eligible for what kinds of funds, how the application process will work, the selection criteria for competitive grants, and the obligations of fund recipients.


• Open issues under the legislation that leave room for interpretation.


• How the Federal Communications Commission fits into the process.


• The role of the states and how they fit into the process.


• Deadlines, timetables, and recommended next steps.

We’ve assembled top legal experts to guide you through this fast-moving and complex process.

Who's Speaking:

• E. Ashton Johnston, Partner, Lampert, O'Connor & Johnston
• Brett Kilbourne, Vice President, Government Affairs & Legislative Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council

Register online today!

* Call in information will be provided to registrants the day before the Webinar. For questions contact meetings@utc.org