Community Development
Many communities are at different stages of broadband development, from conceptual planning to implementing Smart City infrastructure over existing fiber and wireless infrastructure. In this track, we will cover Broadband Planning, Market Analysis, Financing Options, Policy, and Critical Infrastructure.
August 7
Net Neutrality Revisited
In recent years, the FCC has hotly debated and repeatedly changed the regulatory classification of broadband under the Communications Act. Due to different philosophical approaches to what rules should apply … Read more
- 10:00 am to 10:45 am
- Speakers: Steve Coran, Greg Guice, Jeff Kohler
- Plaza Court 4/5
August 7
Fiber Network Design Considerations for Rural Broadband
Government funding from the Capital Projects Fund, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and starting this year BEAD will combine with matching private funds to result in over $100B of … Read more
- 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
- Speakers: Don Dodge, John Monday, Drew Pappas, Doug Seacat
- Plaza Court 8
August 7
Out of the Box Thinking – How Political Power Drives a Path to Progress in Uncertain Times
As more communities devise their broadband solutions, leveraging the upcoming funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, what makes for successful efforts responsive to community needs? What factors contribute … Read more
- 9:00 am to 9:45 am
- Speakers: Charlotte Bewersdorff, Amanda Borrett, Kristoffer Tobbe
- Plaza Court 4/5