| Broadband Data Collection The deployment of broadband services is an essential tool for economic development and sustainable job creation. Obtaining widespread broadband service availability has been challenging. One of the most challenging tasks is to identify the areas within a state that do not have access to broadband facilities and services. In that regard, mapping technologies have emerged to assist states to identify potentially unserved and underserved areas. Although many states have already undertaken mapping exercises, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) recognized that significant progress could only be possible through the infusion of additional funding opportunities. The ARRA provides federal funding for broadband infrastructure and deployment. Overall, there is $7.2 billion allocated to investing in broadband services deployment and adoption, which includes funds for infrastructure, training, and education to rural, unserved and underserved communities. $240 million of this funding is dedicated to state mapping initiatives. This influx of funds represents the most significant one-time investment to date in broadband services. Central to its success is mapping unserved and underserved areas to identify and target precisely where the funds would be most effective while encouraging affordable adoption through consumer outreach. To assist States and others in broadband data collection and mapping projects, the 706 Joint Conference makes available the following list of vendors from around the nation that engage in broadband mapping activities. This list was compiled by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) from submissions of its members and reflects the members’ prior experiences and contacts with providers. The list is not represented as comprehensive and is provided for information purposes only; it does not constitute and should not be construed as an endorsement of any vendor by NARUC, NRRI, the state members of the 706 Joint Conference individually or collectively, or by any federal agency or official. Nor does this constitute an express or implied warranty as to the quality of the work which any listed provider may offer. You are encouraged to contact the individual or individuals listed for additional details. COMPANY NAME: Apex CoVantage Contact person: 200 Presidential Plaza P: (703) 667-4260 C: (703) 269-7697 Email: jay.p@akt.apexcovantage.com
Connected Nation Contact Persons: Brent Legg (blegg@connectednation.org) Vice President of State and Local Initiatives Racquel Noriega (rnoriega@connectednation.org) Director of Strategic Partnerships P: (877) 846-7710 CostQuest Associates Contact Person: Mark Guttman Director of Sales
Email: mguttman@costquest.com e-NC Authority N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. Jane Smith Patterson Executive Director Email: jpatterson@e-nc.org Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates Contact person: Bob Loube P: (301) 681-0338 C: (240)393-0259 Email: bobloube@earthlink.net Sanborn Map Company, Inc. Contact person: Lindell Bates Regional Sales Manager P: (636) 449-0189 C: (314) 607-7108 Toll Free: (877) 675-6111 Email: lbates@sanborn.com Solix Inc. Contact person: Eric Seguin P: (973) 581-5001 Email: eseguin@solixinc.com Contact person: Al Levy, CEO P: (802) 989-0248 F: (802) 846-3624 Email: al@summittechnologies.biz *Primarily map wireless Telcordia Technologies Contact person: Arun Handa P: (732) 699-2000 Email: ahanda@telcordia.com Telogical Systems Contact person: Gray Somerville P: (703) 734-7776 C: (843) 754-0878 F: (703)832-2332 Email: gsomerville@telogical.com Contact person: David Brotzman P: (802) 882-3003 F: (802) 882-3001 Email: dbrotzman@vcgi.org STATE AGENCIES:
The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Rural Development Director, Carole Jordan, is negotiating a contract with ConnectedNation to perform mapping. A quasi-governmental agency and the Kansas Farm Bureau Association had been meeting with ConnectedNation prior to the enactment of the ARRA. Funding is being provided through a State grant, not related to the ARRA, and by the Kansas Farm Bureau Association.
State Department of Business and Economic Development P: (410) 676-6300 Website: www.choosemaryland.org MassGIS (the state's GIS agency, part of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental affairs) and the Mass Broadband Institute (the quasi-public "broadband authority". The following mapping data for Since then, on August 4, 2008, Governor Patrick created a broadband authority for Website: www.masstech.org/broadband Website: www.connectohio.org.
The aforementioned is presented for informational purposes and is Not intended as an endorsement or confirmation of work product quality by the State Members of the 706 Joint Conference.
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