Industry Reactions to NTIA/RUS Broadband Meeting Generally Positive

Despite a packed-to-capacity auditorium, long lines and occasionally unanswered questions, reactions to Tuesday's unveiling of the Obama administration's $7.2 billion stimulus program were generally very positive among attendees and industry observers. An informal survey of attendees after the event generated generally enthusiastic responses to Tuesday's program by attendees - but also several notes of caution. Most were optimistic about the prospects that the broadband stimulus program would generate economic growth - and opportunities for their bottom lines. An additional theme in responses was pleasure at the Obama administration's stated commitment to transparency.