By contrast, Germany and the Netherlands actively encourage those above a certain income bracket to opt out of state-financing arrangements, to take pressure off the public service.
Among other arguments, Sprint has stated that the complex financing provisions of the DISH Proposal must also be considered in light of the existing Clearwire contractual arrangements (including debt arrangements) and that it is not clear from Sprint's review that such financing is permitted by or would comply with Clearwire's existing arrangements.
Such assistance would include steps to plug financing gaps that can hinder smaller firms and start-ups, together with arrangements to bring university research and businesses closer together.