George Boersma Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships September 18, 2009

1. Broadband in MichiganMake the Connection! George Boersma Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships September 18, 2009

2. Michigan’s Moment Connect Michigan! Our vision is to provide broadband coverage to every corner of the state The Recovery Act funds for broadband can make that happen

3. January 2009A Key Moment for Michigan Governor Granhom’s call for “shovel ready” broadband projects draws a response that surpasses $2 Billion.

4. An Organized Approach is LaunchedMichigan’s Broadband Consortium • In late January 2009, the State of Michigan formed a broadband consortium composed of strategic partners

5. Michigan’s Vision for Broadband Goal One Expand and upgrade broadband service to unserved/underserved populations across the state.

6. Goal Two Transform Michigan’s economic competitiveness by making affordable broadband accessible to any business throughout the state. Michigan’s Vision

7. Michigan’s Vision Goal Three Ensure a better, more efficient government for the 21st century

8. Michigan’s Vision Goal Four Strengthen Michigan’s ability to provide public safety and homeland security This is Michigan’s moment…

9. $7.2 billion The Recovery Act will make $7.2 billion available nationally for competitive grants and loans to improve broadband services to unserved and underserved areas.

10. Three Opportunities Funding is expected to be dispersed over three application rounds. Round One closed in August and results are pending. Rounds Two & Three have yet to be announced but are expected to occur in 2010. Anyone can apply.

11. Two Federal AgenciesTwo Coordinated Programs • Department of Agriculture • Agency: Rural Utilities Service (RUS) • Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) • Department of Commerce • Agency: National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) • Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program • (BTOP) …these agencies have defined the framework for the two broadband funding programs

12. Last Mile Infrastructure projects with the predominant purpose of providing broadband service to end users like homes and businesses Middle Mile Other broadband infrastructure projects that do NOT predominantly serve end users directly Unserved An area, composed of one or more census blocks, where at least 90% of the households lack access to facilities-based terrestrial broadband service Underserved A proposed funded service area, composed of one or more contiguous census blocks meeting certain criteria that measure the availability of broadband service and the level of advertised broadband speeds. Anchor Institutions Community anchor institutions (e.g., schools, libraries, medical facilities), organizations, agencies serving vulnerable populations (e.g., low-income, unemployed, aged), and public safety agencies. Key Definitions

13. Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program 75% of funded area is unserved/underserved rural locations These awards can be a combination of grants and loans In Round One, applicants were required to apply for this first Funding ProgramsWhat’s the difference?

14. Funding ProgramsWhat’s the difference? National Telecommunications andInformation Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program • Three categories of eligible projects • Broadband infrastructure – last mile and middle mile • Public computing center • Sustainable broadband adoption • All competitive grant monies

15. Award Funding Per Round • Round One Closed August 24th: • Rural Utilities Service (RUS) • $2.4 billion* • National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) • $1.6 billion • Rounds Two & Three: • Approximately 2/3 of funding left • *Amount appears inflated due to the use of loans and loan/grant combinations

16. Update:Michigan Milestones

17. Update: Round OneInfrastructure Applications

18. Update: More Round One Applications

19. Total Summary of Round One Applications First Round Funds Actually Available: $4 Billion To view Round 1 applications,visitwww.broadbandusa.gov

20. ARRA Middle and Last Mile Round 1 Projects Proposed Projects

21. Key Issue:Permit Coordination The State of Michigan is… • Working with State agencies and other Statewide entities • DNR, DEQ, MDOT • MRRA, Utilities • Identifying local associations to work with on local permitting concerns • CRAM, Equalization directors, economic development, etc. Next steps for local governments…

22. Local GovernmentsYour Call to Action for Round One! Review Round One Applications Key Issue: Know if your community is covered by any of the proposals. • If yes, partner with that provider now • Bring stakeholders to the table • Look at current, future needs • Build plan for extending coverage (Round 2) • Work collaboratively on permitting issues • If no application covers your area, reach out to providers from neighboring communities • Put the wheels in motion for Round 2 View Round 1 applications atwww.broadbandusa.gov

23. Local GovernmentsYour Call to Action for Round Two! The Time to Mobilize for Round Two is Now Key Issue: Round Two may be your last opportunity. • Review Round One proposals • Seek out providers willing to service your area • Mobilize stakeholders in your community • Identify coverage needs • Identify available assets for providers (water towers, antennas, etc.) • Streamline local, state and utility licenses and permits • Solicit endorsements early • Build a “shovel ready” plan with your provider Note: Round Two requirements may change to include more urban coverage. Be ready!

24. Michigan… This is your moment!

25. Available Resources • Online Resources: • Michigan.gov/broadband • Broadbandusa.gov • RUS Contact: • Ron Mellon, USDA RD Telecom • Phone: (989) 567 – 2400 • Email: ronald.mellon@wdc.usda.gov • NTIA Contact: • Office of Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA • Phone: (202) 482-2048 • Email: btop@ntia.doc.gov