$7 Billion to go to Improving Broadband Access
Posted: March 4, 2009 Filed under: random | Tags: broadband, broadband rural areas, broadband stimulus, fiber optic broadband news, fiber optic test equipment, fiber optics, FTTH, obama 7billion dollar broadband, president obama Leave a comment »With the latest stimulus package being approved it is no surprise that 7 billion dollars will go to expanding the net’s reach to rural areas. To date many areas are not able to receive broadband internet access. President Obama has and Congress have changed that for the better. How the money is to be spent is as follows:
Of the $7 billion, the National Telecommunications and Information Administrationwill get $4.7 billion to be distributed via grants aimed at increasing broadband adoption, improving broadband deployment in unserved and under-served areas, bettering access to broadband by public safety agencies. In addition, it will serve to stimulate the economy by creating IT-related jobs. The remaining $2.5 billion will go to the Rural Utilities Service that connects rural Americans to broadband.
An additional $350 million goes toward the Broadband Data Improvement Act for mapping and community initiatives, with a minimum of $250 million for various programs that stimulate broadband adoption, and at least $200 million to expand public computer center capacity in libraries and community colleges.
Last but not the least, the FCC is required to submit a report to Congress detailing how a national broadband plan will ensure broadband access for all Americans. Also, everyone can see how this money is being spent at the newly setup site Recovery.gov. It details federal spending state-by-state with more detailed information available over the coming weeks and months, as the funds start to go out. (Christian Zibreg).
What does this mean for Fiber Optic Installers and Fiber Optic Tools and Supplies Dealers? Its obvious it will increase business opportunity.
SurplusEQ.com has been around since 1999 it has seen the good times of the dot com days and it has now seen the downside of a weak economy. With companies like SurplusEQ feeling the economic strain we have managed to stay one of the most respected sources for new, used and surplus fiber optic test equipment. This stimulus package will not only benefit our nation but will also benefit companies like SurplusEQ.com and eFiberTools.com. With more projects being bidded comes the need for quality fiber optic equipment. While we are not saying we are the only game in town, you can rest assured that through these tough economic times we have seen an increase in sales. This is due to the fact that companies are down sizing, we have a large surplus budget to help liquidate those companies, you the customer benefits by getting quality tested product for much less than buying new.
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Posted: February 19, 2009 Filed under: otdr, random | Tags: agilent otdr, anritsu otdr, exfo otdr, fiber optic otdr, new otdr, OTDR, otdr information, otdrs, refurbished otdr, surplus otdr, used otdr 2 Comments »The optical time domain reflectometer is an optoelectronic instrument which is used to characterize an optical fiber. The purpose of the OTDR is to inject a series of optical pulses into the fiber that is tested. Furthermore, the OTDR extracts from the same fiber a light that is reflected back from points in the fiber where the index of refraction is changed.
The OTDR is usually used by cable contractors who test and certify their cable installations. The OTDR measures the estimated length of the fiber and its overall attenuation and it can also be used to locate certain faults. This tool is quite expensive taken into consideration the fact that it is not used too often and in this case SurplusEQ suggests you look into buying a used OTDR. We do offer new OTDR at prices that beat most suppliers.
Other information provided by the OTDR, except the loss-length test is: the single-ended testing of fibers, the measurement of the distance to the end of the fiber, the checking of the quality of each piece of the fiber link, the documentation regarding the characteristics of the fiber link and troubleshooting faulty fiber links. The OTDRs are useful tools, whether you Buy Used OTDR or new OTDR, the difference between them being OTDR Price.
OTDRs are generally used in the testing of very long cable runs, when one cannot dig up or remove a cable that is kilometers long. These devices are indispensable for the preventive maintenance of the telecommunication lines. Moreover, OTDRs can even detect the existence and location of wire taps, being excellent surveillance countermeasures. These are even useful in the failure analysis of high-speed printed circuit boards and in industrial environments, where the OTDR can test the integrated circuit packages in order to measure liquid levels. Whether you Buy a used OTDR or a new OTDR, you can be sure that it is worth every penny since it is a very efficient tool.
Nowadays, there are a lot of models of OTDR available on the market. OTDRs are complex fiber optic testing devices and due to the fact that their features and capabilities vary widely, it can be quite a problem to decide which fiber optic testing tool is best for you. Besides the OTDR Price you also have to take into consideration the features of a certain OTDR. If you are having problems choosing an OTDR or whether you are not sure if it is a good thing to Buy a new or used OTDR, we suggest you to check out our website or call one of our qualified sales associates. As you may already know we dont use answering services, when you call us with questions we answer them directly.
You will find that each OTDR has all the necessary information in order to help you make the right decision and buy the adequate OTDR which is right for what you do. Furthermore, our website will give you the OTDR specifications, interpretation and measurement methods.
SurplusEQ.com has a large selection of new and used OTDRs. Our prices are greatly discounted and we carry all the major manufacturers.
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The OTDR will help you determine in a very short period of time how healthy is your fiber LAN. Thus, you can see what needs to be improved and make the necessary changes. If you want to save some money, don’t hesitate to Buy a used OTDR but first make sure that the device is functional and that you purchase it from a reliable supplier like SurplusEQ.com. We test all of our equipment and will give you some warranty regarding its functionality.
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