Rural Broadband

Expanding Broadband Access

The Northridge Group is a technology focused professional services consulting firm with a background steeped in telecommunications, broadband and information technology.   With our array of services and customized client offerings, Northridge possesses the depth of experience to help service providers, municipalities and state governments take advantage of the broadband stimulus portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

As veterens in the telecom industry, we understand the technical, network, regulatory and overall work effort to assess or create a 'shovel ready' project that will meet the criteria for funding under the RUS (Rural Utilities Service) or NTIA (National Telecommunications & Information Administration) broadband initiatives.

Whether you are an independent telephone company, a cable service provider, competitive local exchange carrier, wireless service provider  or a state or local municipality, The Northridge Group can help you:

• Create your plan for expansion of broadband services in your service area
• If you have a broadband plan already developed, we'll assess it for compliance with the RUS and NTIA criteria and give you feedback on how to improve your chances for funding
• Write grant applications for funds from the RUS and NTIA broadband programs
• Manage the grant application process with the RUS and NTIA
• Upon grant approval, manage reporting and compliance requirements
• Program manage the implementation of your broadband plan to ensure the commitments made in your grant are met on time and on budget

Contact us to explore how you can take advantage of the ARRA broadband stimulus programs.