2,200 Applied For Broadband Stimulus Funds > Small companies build out then nationals buy up later

To provide access to broadband service to consumers residing in unserved areas of the country;

To provide improved access to broadband service to consumers residing in underserved areas of the country;

To provide broadband access, education, awareness, training, equipment, and support to community anchor institutions (e.g., schools, libraries, medical facilities), or organizations and agencies serving vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income, unemployed, aged), or job-creating strategic facilities located in state- or federally designated economic development areas;

To improve access to, and use of, broadband service by public safety agencies; and

To stimulate the demand for broadband, economic growth, and job creation.