Breakout Rooms
Community Development
August 8
Breaking Down Barriers: Middle Mile as a Keystone to Networking the Underserved
Today the internet is not only important for social interaction, online purchases, or entertainment but it is also a critical tool for virtual medicine, remote learning, and business. Fiber optic … Read more
- 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm
- Speakers: C. Steven Lucero, Javier Martin, Leigh Wade, Bob Wagner
- Governor's Square 15
Broadband Potpourri
August 8
Middle Mile Deployment Model for Rural Operators
Traditionally large companies have built middle mile networks by laying limited count fiber across thousands of miles and opening it for access at a premium price. This model has worked … Read more
- 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm
- Speakers: Sarah Bleau, James Tanneberger
- Governor's Square 12
Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment
August 8
Overcoming ROW and Permitting Challenges in Rural America
In the rural areas of the United States, the permitting and rights of way processes often present significant challenges for various stakeholders involved in infrastructure development and public projects. These … Read more
- 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm
- Speakers: Scott Horne, Dean Mischke, Ovidiu Viorica
- Plaza Ballroom A