Dear Subscriber,

The telecommunications industry is abuzz with speculation about the recently passed US Broadband Stimulus package.  This package includes $7.2 billion for broadband projects in the US and targets rural and underserved communities as prime benefactors of the funding.

The funding has been allocated between the US Department of Commerce Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and will be used for grants, loans and loan guarantees. It is expected that about  a third of the RUS money will be assigned for fiber and FTTH related projects and, specifically, it is expected that there would be preference to projects which involve technology for open access and network neutrality.

These funds need to be allocated by September 2010 and be used within two years of allocation. To learn more about the stimulus package, how  the application process works and strategies for maximizing opportunities, watch for our Telephony webcast on April 15, featuring guest speaker, Tom Cohen, partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

With a complete FTTH access solution that is already RUS-certified, Telco Systems is well positioned to help you build a fiber-based network that meets guidelines set forth by the Broadband Stimulus package.

Our FTTH solution is standards-based to deliver up to 1Gbps of symmetrical bandwidth. These products are field-proven, offering a triple-play solution for both residential and SOHO deployments.

If you have questions about the provisions of the Broadband Stimulus Package, or Telco Systems products that can be specified in your plans, feel free to contact our FTTH expert toll-free at 1-888-732-7557, or email at FTTHexpert@telco.com.