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…
Past Events
Topic: Strategies for Broadband Adoption and Digital Inclusion in Rural CommunitiesDate: April 19, 2017Time: 2:00 PM EDTOverview: 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 research…
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, CAPlease 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 and…
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…
The 2016 GCTC Expo, convened by NIST and US Ignite, will showcase GCTC Action Clusters and feature speakers and panelists on a wide range of smart city topics. Experts from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication Sciences will host a panel to discuss how they're leading cutting…
NTIA, through the BroadbandUSA program, in conjunction with Next Century Cities will hold a one-day regional broadband summit, "Digital Northwest," to share information to help communities build their broadband capacity and utilization.WHEN: Monday, March 21, 2016; from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (PST)WHO: The National Telecommunications and Information…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) BroadbandUSA team invites you to a webinar on broadband and digital inclusion planning in rural areas. This is the first in a series of webinars about rural planning - future topics will include building partnerships, marketing and outreach, broadband adoption and digital…