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This webinar focuses on the key factors to consider when planning and deploying a public Wi-Fi network and how it will enhance smart city efforts. Speakers highlighted the information needed in order to make informed decisions concerning the implementation of the network, potential partnership and funding options, and technical aspects. The speakers participated in the Global Cities Public Wi-Fi Blueprint development.

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Local and Tribal coordination and stakeholder engagement is critical to the success of the Internet For All programs. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into what successful local coordination and outreach activities look like to engage local governments, community groups, union and worker organizations, Tribal Governments, and underrepresented populations.

NTIA is concerned about protecting certain populations from being subject to research without their informed consent, and that human subjects should not incur increased risk of harm from their research involvement beyond the normal risks inherent in everyday life. To that end, NTIA requires grant recipients to take special precautions if HSR involves certain populations. Examples include surveys, interviews, observations, and other methods described in the guidance below. 

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NTIA’s BroadbandUSA joined with the U.S.

Cross-posted from the White House.

Many small communities across the country struggle to bring advanced broadband to their residents.  What they lack in size, they often make up with diversity of their economies, populations, geography, and technology providers.  Public-private partnerships (PPP) can help local government and businesses pool their resources and technical expertise to deliver cutting-edge services to citizens. 

State-level broadband work has dramatically increased over the last three years. States are focusing on the important role broadband plays in economic development. NTIA’s BroadbandUSA February webinar focused on how state governments are working to expand broadband access.

Access to the Internet plays a critical role, serving as a catalyst for work, education, essential services, and more as part of routines in everyday life. But, even today, for many Americans, access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet is still out of reach.