Broadband Infrastructure Deployment

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a public webinar on permitting focused on deploying broadband infrastructure projects. The webinar will review resources available to NTIA grant recipients and how to leverage NTIA’s streamlining tools to navigate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting reviews. It will also provide guidance on the types of permits required for deployment, securing easements and rights-of-way, and accessing federal, state, and local lands.

Dr. Dominique Harrison, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives 

Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement 

Connecting every resident to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service requires a strong telecommunications workforce. Creating a talent pipeline for long-term broadband infrastructure needs depends on coordination across government, Internet service providers (ISPs), institutions of higher education (IHEs), workforce development practitioners, and public interest advocates.