Broadband Infrastructure Deployment

Broadband is a key driver of regional job creation and economic prosperity. Recognizing this, many communities are taking a cooperative approach to develop a comprehensive regional economic strategy emphasizing broadband deployment and use. Join BroadbandUSA’s Practical Broadband Conversations webinar to learn how regional economic development agencies are leveraging broadband to spur collaboration, innovation and growth.

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by Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications

Join BroadbandUSA for a practical conversation on broadband public-private partnerships and how to create successful partnerships for different types of projects and communities. Learn about the successes, challenges, and risks as well as specific details on implementation and management steps. Our speakers will highlight their experiences with public-private partnerships in deploying broadband networks, implementing smart cities, powering the Internet of Things, and creating digital inclusion projects.

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NTIA is pleased to announce the first award recipients of the State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) 2.0, which will provide as much as $43.4 million to help states and territories prepare for FirstNet’s buildout of the nationwide public safety broadband network.

by David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator

On Wednesday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. EDT, BroadbandUSA's Practical Conversation Webinar discussed new, emerging and innovative wireless technologies currently being tested and/or deployed to address rural broadband challenges.

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Digital technologies impact all sectors of the economy including agriculture, small town main streets, and regional economic development.  Yet 31% of rural Americans still lack access to fixed terrestrial broadband speeds of 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up. Increased interest in broadband is creating new opportunities leading service providers and civic leaders to find new models to expand rural broadband.  We will explore three successful case studies and highlight best practices for successful rural broadband deployments.

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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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Cross-posted with U.S. Department of Commerce Blog

Photograph: Alexandria (Va.) Fire Captain Phil Perry uses a mobile device while on board a fire boat on the Potomac River. The First Responder Network Authority is modernizing public safety communications infrastructure to provide fire, EMS, law enforcement and other public safety personnel enhanced data communications via wireless broadband services.