Broadband stimulus scandals: Missteps in the buildout, and what's at stake
February 29, 2012
How are broadband stimulus funds being used in the United States? Are providers and contractors meeting the goals set out in their respective network buildouts? While many broadband expansion projects are moving forward, others never got off the ground. Let's take a look at some notorious missteps in U.S. broadband expansion.
- Louisiana dithers, and loses an $80.5 million grant
- North Florida jeopardizes its middle mile build
- Political opposition ends funding in Tallahassee
- Wisconsin hands their funding back
Broadband stimulus scandals: Missteps in the buildout, and what's at stake