Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Skip to main content

Internet for All Webinar Series - Introduction to Broadband and High Speed Internet

Since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), there has been much talk about high-speed Internet and broadband. This webinar will serve as an overview of the infrastructure and technology required to provide Internet for All.

Topics covered will include:

  • Difference between broadband vs. high-speed Internet
  • History of broadband infrastructure in the United States
  • Key terms and definitions
  • Different types of technologies
  • Life of an Internet packet
  • Economics of a network

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes a historic $65 billion investment to expand affordable and reliable high-speed Internet access in communities across the U.S. NTIA recently launched a series of new high-speed Internet grant programs funded by the law that will build high-speed Internet infrastructure across the country, create more low-cost high-speed Internet service options, and address the digital equity and inclusion needs in our communities.

Speaker:

  • Cort Buffington, Technical Assistance Advisor, Internet for All, Office of Internet Connectivity & Growth, National Telecommunications & Information Administration

Resource Files