“Advances in the technology of telecommunications have proved an unambiguous threat to totalitarian regimes everywhere”
Rupert Murdoch
Businessman, Publisher
Total Available For Award: $18.1 Billion
Telecommunications Narrative:
To compete in the 21st Century, advanced telecommunications programs and systems must be created for regions, schools, business, homes, and individuals. This section is designed to focus on the development and funding of computer technologies that meet regional challenges and needs.
Goals & Objectives: Establish programs that
- Establish a variety of telecommunications services;
- Establish 21st Century systems that are expandable;
- End internet illiteracy by expanding internet penetration;
- Get computers into the hands of people, with a focus on students and businesses;
- Earmark Billions for computer program and education.
Awards Time Line
- Year 1: Available: $50M
- Year 2: Available: $2B
- Year 3: Available: $2B
- Year 4: Available: $2B
- Year 5: Available: $3B
- Year 6: Available: $3B
- Year 7: Available: $2B
- Year 8: Available: $2B
- Year 9: Available: $2B
- Year 10: Available: $50M
Needs:
Cable & Entertainment:
- “Wire” country for cable, satellite and dish;
- Entire region in 5 years;
Computers & Education:
- For libraries, students and businesses;
Internet:
- Wire in all 4 corners of the country/region;
- Wi-Fi for everyone: Free Wi-Fi in down town.
Telecommunications
- Cell signal and equipment in all parts of the country.
Notes
1st year
- Committee operations/hearings
- RFP/Submissions
- Projects discussed
2nd year
- First awards
3rd year and up
- Awards provided based on committee and board approval
- Major development years 5,8,7