ARRIS Offers Support to Cable Operators Applying for Broadband Stimulus Funding
May 28 2009 - 2:38PM
PR Newswire (US)
SUWANEE, Ga., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS (NASDAQ:ARRS)
announced today a complete offering to assist cable operators in
preparing their applications for Broadband Stimulus funds through
the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program. The recently-announced
American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA) contains provisions
that encourage cable operators to apply for grants, loans and
guarantees to assist them in deploying un-served and under-served
communities for broadband access. ARRIS, a supplier of broadband
access equipment with over 50 years of experience designing and
deploying hardware and software solutions, offers a comprehensive
portfolio that enables broadband operators to build wireline and
wireless infrastructures and support broadband services that fully
meet the requirements and intent of the ARRA's broadband
provisions. ARRIS also offers comprehensive services to operators
in preparing and submitting their applications to the Department of
Agriculture for access to the RUS funding. These services include:
-- Eligibility assessment - A streamlined process, utilizing
ARRIS-retained external expert resources to quickly determine an
operator's probability of success to receive a grant or loan by
virtue of location, broadband access in the area, and/or other
criteria -- Creation of a suitable business plan and market
analysis - a comprehensive review and plan are required for
submission and must outline potential subscriber take rates,
pricing models, market-by-market projections, and ROI analysis --
Technical and network planning - assistance with architectural
design, resource requirements, equipment needs, and project
implementation plans -- Technical solution delivery, logistical
engineering and integration expertise -- Ongoing project management
support Upon completion of the necessary financial, technical and
logistical review, the operator submits the application to
USDA/RUS. To take the next step toward expanding your business
operations and determine if your proposal qualifies for Broadband
Stimulus funds, please call your ARRIS sales representative or
visit: http://www.arrisi.com/solutions/bbstimulus/index.asp About
ARRIS ARRIS is a global communications technology company
specializing in the design, engineering and supply of broadband
services for residential and business customers around the world.
The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and
platforms they need to deliver reliable telephony, demand driven
video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services.
Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers
in Suwanee; Chicago IL; State College, PA; Beaverton, OR;
Wallingford, CT; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates
support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about
ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com/.
DATASOURCE: ARRIS CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations,
+1-678-473-8327, Web Site: http://www.arrisi.com/
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