Past Events
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA program is holding an in-depth Technical Assistance Workshop on broadband planning and funding at the Des Moines, Iowa, Public Library on Monday, August 21, 2017. Broadband is a critical driver of American prosperity and economic growth. As a result, state and local…
Broadband is enabling a revolution in agriculture practices, leading to “Smart Farms” that maximize resources by using information technology, mobile phones, apps and the Internet. Join the BroadbandUSA conversation on how broadband can help create next generation farms and farmers.
Speakers:
Trish Kelly, Senior Vice President, Valley Vision of…
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to deploying broadband in communities, and this includes consideration of broadband business models. Join a conversation on successful broadband projects that will highlight three approaches that network owners have used to achieve their communities' connectivity goals. The models include: a)…
Advanced communications infrastructure enables a range of next-generation technologies and smart community initiatives, including smart grids, intelligent transportation systems, connected street lights and remote healthcare. Hear fiber and wireless providers as well as local government representatives discuss how infrastructure allows them to…
Topic: Strategies for Broadband Adoption and Digital Inclusion in Rural Communities
Date: April 19, 2017Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Overview: This webinar will focus on strategies to promote broadband adoption and digital inclusion in rural communities, highlighting the role of libraries and university extension programs. The speakers will discuss…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, through its BroadbandUSA program, is holding an in-depth technical assistance workshop on broadband planning and funding in Mesa, Ariz., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Broadband is a critical driver for American prosperity and economic growth. As a result, state and local governments…
The webinar will provide an overview of the federal programs that provide funding for broadband planning, infrastructure deployment, research, public computer access and digital literacy. Whether you are in the beginning stages of your planning process or starting to build your broadband network infrastructure, BroadbandUSA will help guide you to…
"Deep dive” into federal datasets, including the FCC Form 477 filings from broadband providers that show broadband availability, speed and technology, and NTIA’s Digital Nation data, which represents the largest comprehensive national household survey on computer and Internet use. We’ll also highlight how the BroadbandUSA Connectivity Initiative…
Mountain View, CA Please join NTIA for a regional broadband summit featuring broadband leaders from across California and beyond. The California Broadband Workshop is a FREE workshop designed to share best practices and lessons learned from successful network infrastructure build-outs and innovative digital inclusion programs in California…
BroadbandUSA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored a Regional Broadband Workshop featuring keynote addresses by national broadband leaders and state and local officials on August 31 and September 1, 2016. Broadband is a critical driver of economic growth and prosperity across the…