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 8
Democratizing Network Interconnection: Why Internet Exchange Points Are Needed in Small Cities and Towns Across America
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are facilities where local ISPs, transport networks, content networks, cloud services, education networks, and others exchange data traffic. They exist predominantly in major metros like New … Read more
- 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
- Speakers: Brent Legg, Hunter Newby
August 9
Broadband Marketing Is Boring. But It Doesn’t Have to Be…
The “exceptional service,” “ultra-fast speeds” and “100% fiber network” you offer are exactly what your competition touts about themselves. So, in an increasingly crowded market, how can you stand out? … Read more
- 9:30 am to 10:15 am
- Speakers: Chelsea Radich, Jordan Wehe
August 9
Project THOR and NWCCOG Community Broadband Program Updates
An update on Project THOR, share successful partner stories/experiences and provide an overview of our new network architecture to expand our capabilities to deliver additional services. This would highlight how … Read more
- 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
- Speakers: Kevin Aoki, Kristin Brownson, Jeff Krueger, Tim Miles
- Governor's Square 14