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First dribble of broadband stimulus funding announced

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CPUC Approves $5 Million for central California coast broadband project

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a $4,975,009 grant from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) to the Central Coast Broadband Consortium (CCBC) on Friday, 20 November 2009. The grant pays for 10% of the a…

November 23

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Two big endorsements for major Central California Coast broadband project

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) staff have signed off on a 428 mile fiber optic trunk project for Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties on California's Central Coast. These approvals…

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Telecom Deficit Slows Angola's Development

Steve Blum, Tellus Venture Associates, doing project due diligence in HuamboTelecommunications and transportation make the difference between subsistence farming and sustainable commercial agriculture in Angola's Huambo province, where Tellus Ventu…

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Handicapping the BTOP Derby and the BIP Stakes

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) put on a great show in San Francisco on Friday. Hosted by Commissioner Rachelle Chong, and featuring State of California CIO Teri Takai, Susan Walters from the California Emerging Technology Fund (CE…

July 12

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Name:

Stephen Blum

Short Bio

Steve Blum is president of Tellus Venture Associates, a management, business development and market analysis consultancy for the broadband, digital media and telecommunications industries. He is a 30-year industry veteran and recognized as an expert in developing new wireless, fiber optic and satellite broadband systems and services.

Steve is the author of seven books on the Internet and satellite broadcasting and is a frequent contributor to professional journals and industry events. He has led many successful projects and served in several senior executive positions. Senior level consulting assignments include the development of...

- IPTV, SaaS and social networking services
- Mobile applications
- Municipal WiMAX, WiFi and fiber optic systems
- Satellite radio systems such as WorldSpace and XM Satellite radio

Steve is a nationally ranked triathlete and a multiple Ironman finisher. He lives on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Current Job Title

President, Tellus Venture Associates

How many years of experience?

20 - infinity and beyond

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Monterey Bay Area

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Tellus Venture Associates

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http://www.tellusventure.com

Blog:

http://tellusventure.blogspot.com

LinkedIn Profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/steveblum

One Thing You Want People to Know About You:

Love doing Ironman triathlons: Swim, bike, run. Eat, sleep. Repeat.

Which answer best describes your current work status?

Independent

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First dribble of broadband stimulus funding announced

The feds today announced they were giving $182.7 million of broadband stimulus money to 18 projects scattered across the U.S. (but nothing so far for California). 18 projects funded out of 2,200 applications, representing less than 3% of the $7.2 billion allocated.

Not much detail but a few worrisome hints.

The infrastructure grants announced today all appear to be for… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 6:00pm —

CPUC Approves $5 Million for central California coast broadband project

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Posted on November 23, 2009 at 2:00pm —

Two big endorsements for major Central California Coast broadband project

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 1:00pm —

Digital sixth sense pokes a nose over the horizon

He didn't invent it, but he might be the one who brings it to market. Paul Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm, talked about a coming "digital sixth sense" at today's CTIA keynote session. His father, Qualcomm co-founder Irwin Jacobs, mentioned that at his age he'd like his mobile device to help him recognize faces and remember names. Paul took the idea to the next level, putting it together with other augmented reality concepts.

It's still a fuzzy notion. Generally though, augmented reality involves deliv… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 3:47pm —

Realtime tweets from Pepcom and CTIA, 8 October 2009

Irwin & Paul Jacobs of Qualcomm on stage talking about mobile phone development history, fascinating long view of industry.

Paul: user interface is the killer app, Irwin: iPhone was the major breakthrough.

These guys love their stuff, think critically about how it's used, best session of the show!

Far out & spot on prediction from Paul Jacobs: mobile phone will become "digital sixth sense".

John Donovan, ATT CTO, speaking now, interesting so far, outlining wireless data challenges.… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 3:40pm —

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