Exploring Business Model Options For Broadband Deployment, 6/21, Online

2017-06-21 12:00:00

Webinar

Contact: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6881955806852237570

BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conversations: Exploring Business Model Options for Broadband Deployment

Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Overview: 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) Private owned/ public supported; b) Public owned/ private enabled; c) Joint public-private ownership. Representatives from network providers who have successfully employed each model will discuss the rationale for choosing a particular strategy, key benefits, and trade-offs

Speakers:

* Tim Scott – Director of Fiber Infrastructure, City of Centennial, CO

* Elliot Noss – CEO, Ting Networks

* Brad Moline – CEO, Allo Fiber

* Brett C. Hill – CEO, FTS Fiber NETWORKS

* Sandeep Taxali, Senior Broadband Specialist, BroadbandUSA will moderate the session

Click here to register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6881955806852237570

For more information about BroadbandUSA and its programs and publications visit the website https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/technical_assistance

What is BroadbandUSA?

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) developed BroadbandUSA to provide assistance to stakeholders (government, industry, nonprofit) that want to expand their broadband capacity and promote broadband adoption. BroadbandUSA brings stakeholders together to solve problems, contribute to emerging policies, link stakeholders to other federal agencies and funding sources, and address barriers to collaboration across agencies.

* Technical Assistance: BroadbandUSA provides technical assistance to state and local governments, industry and non-profits that want to improve their broadband capacity and use broadband more effectively. https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/technical_assistance

* Publications: BroadbandUSA provides expert, impartial advice and field-proven tools for assessing broadband adoption, planning new infrastructure and engaging in a wide range of partners, especially private providers, in broadband projects. https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/publications

* Connectivity Assessment Tool: BroadbandUSA is engaging community, corporate and civic leaders to develop and finalize a set of connectivity indicators, create a strategic online self-assessment, and expand resources that support and accelerate local broadband planning efforts. https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/CCI

BroadbandUSA

Office of Community Engagement

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

U.S. Department of Commerce

(202) 482-2048

Explore funding options in our Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/broadband_fed_funding_guide.pdf