关于btop的第四十一次季度状态报告大会

Background Planning– LA-RICS previously received NTIA’sapproval to construct up to 26 additional LTE sitesfor inclusion in the NPSBN. LA-RICS focused itswork this quarter on preparing and submitting itsbiological and cultural assessments for the initial 15of 26 sites to NTIA for its review. In late February,the California State Historic Preservation Office andthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife have concurred that thesites will produce no adverse effects. LA-RICSexpects to finalize its environmental assessment forthese sites during the next quarter. In the interim,LA-RICS continues to work with AT&T on the siteselection for the remaining 11 sites. Broadband Economic ImpactsFind out about the economic andsocial impacts of the $4 billion BTOPprogram: BTOP Economic andSocial Impact Studyhttp://go.usa.gov/3fTb4. The National Telecommunications and InformationAdministration (NTIA) provides quarterly statutoryreports to Congress on the Broadband TechnologyOpportunities Program (BTOP). This report coversactivities from January 1 – March 30, 2019. Previousreports are available on our website atwww2.ntia.doc.gov. How can NTIA help now?NTIA’s BroadbandUSA programpromotes innovation and economicgrowth by supporting efforts toexpand broadband connectivity andmeaningful use for all Americans.BroadbandUSA works withstakeholders from local and stategovernment, federal agencies, non-profits and industry to: Program Progress In 2010, NTIA invested $4 billion in 233 BTOP projects.As of September 30, 2018, only two BTOPinfrastructure projects remained in active status: LosAngeles Regional Interoperable CommunicationsSystem Authority (LA-RICS) and the Executive Office ofthe State of Mississippi (Mississippi). All remainingprojects completed their project activities. Mississippi Update Procurement–Mississippi approved the contractfor its telemedicine system. This system willprovide critical communications between physiciansat the University of Mississippi Medical Center(UMMC), the only level-1 trauma center in the state,and first responders in the field.Construction– UMMC continued with site Educate: Arm stakeholders andbroadband leaders withsolution-neutral guidesandtoolsthat help them make theright decisions for theirbroadband initiatives. Monitoring and Grants Administration NTIA continues to protect taxpayer investments byproactively engaging with these grant recipients tomonitor project activities and grant compliance. Eachquarter, the active BTOP recipients also report theirfinancial and project performance. NTIA analyzes thesereports closely to monitor progress and compliance. preparation and early construction activities for thePublic Safety Communication Complex on itsJackson campus. Convene:Lead regionalworkshops and events toadvance the conversationandshare lessons learnedregarding broadbandconnectivity and digitalinclusion. Equipment installations– The MississippiWireless Commission continued its final testing ofthe improvements and upgrades to the state-wide,microwave system, which netted nearly 370 milesof broadband infrastructure. The Commissionexpects to conclude its testing next quarter. LA-RICS Update Network operations– LA-RICS transferredpreviously constructed Long-Term Evolution (LTE)sites to AT&T, FirstNet’s private partner in order tointegrate them into the National Public SafetyBroadband Network (NPSBN). By the end of thequarter, five of the 75 LTE sites were fullyintegrated into the NPSBN. The remaining sites willbe integrated by September 30, 2019. Assist:Providetechnicalassistanceto communities andpartners seekingneutral adviceand support for their broadbandprojects. Contact Information Please contact Aimee Meacham atameacham@ntia.doc.govif youwould like us to help someone inyour state with technical assistanceor discuss other waysBroadbandUSA can help. Digital Economy Entertainment70 percent of Internetuserswatched videosonline in 2017, up from 45percent in 2013 (Cutting theCord: NTIA Data Show Shiftto Streaming Video asConsumers Drop Pay-TV) Internet Access4 percent of householdscitelack of equipment as a reason forgoing without home Internet usein 2017, down from 21 percent in2009. (Unplugged: NTIA SurveyFinds Some Americans StillAvoid Home Internet Use) The digital economy accountedfor6.9 Percent of GDP in 2017,or $1.3 trillion, according to theBureau of Economic Analysis.. Next Report The next quarterly report toCongress will cover April 1 – June30, 2019.