Transforming Rural America: A New Era of Innovation

This hearing will examine the innovations high-speed broadband services bring to rural America in a variety of sectors such as agriculture, education, health care, and small business. The hearing will also explore the need to bring additional reliable broadband connectivity to rural America.

 Witnesses:

• The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President, Dakota State University
• Ms. Deanna Larson, President, Avera eCARE
• Mr. Mark Shlanta, Chief Executive Officer, SDN Communications
• Mr. Craig Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, VIKOR Teleconstruction
• Dr. Michael Adelaine, Vice President for Technology and Security, South Dakota State University