The Broadband Technology Opportunities programme (BTOP) is a grant programme associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The grant programme was created to promote the development and adoption of broadband throughout the United States, particularly in unserved and underserved areas. BTOP will oversee disbursement of $4.7 billion in a number of categories. The programme is expected to create jobs, advance technology and boost the economy. Most projects involve wireless broadband technologies, which are easier and less expensive to deploy in areas of sparse population.