Technology
The City and County of San Francisco has applied for the Department of Commerce’s Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP).
Broadband Technology Opportunity Program
This grant, which is administered by that National Telecommunications and Information Administration, is intended to provide access to broadband service in under served areas. San Francisco decided not to apply for this grant during the first cycle but has applied during the most recent funding cycle. The City’s application is still being reviewed and a decision on the application is expected by the end of September 2010. For more information on this grant and San Francisco’s application, please click on the links below.
2010
Letter of Support from Speaker Pelosi and Representative Speier
The City’s comments on the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the E-rate program
The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ comments on the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the E-rate program
2009
City recommendations for NTIA rules governing BTOP Grants
The City’s comments on the FCC’s companion proceeding regarding the BTOP program
Further Information:
Educational, Training, & Public Technology Opportunities at the Library
ARRA Broadband Summary
