Upcoming event
Panel on how the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program is helping connect low-income Americans to the internet.
Agenda
- Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum and Opportunities for New Services
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- Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Access Safe and Affordable Connectivity
The FCC is holding this Open Meeting on the subjects listed below:
Alabama broadband expansion program kicks off
Technical assistance for broadband expansion in Alabama is the focus of a series of meetings in the state. The Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance program kicked off recently and will be offered in each of the state’s 67 counties. The program works to provide technical assistance to municipalities and other public stakeholders in the state who are working to ensure broadband is accessible to everyone.
With the surge of public and private funds being infused into local communities for digital equity, we have an unprecedented opportunity to expand the breadth and reach of resources and services as nonprofits, philanthropy and government take an all-hands-on- deck approach to close the digital divide.
A conversation about what makes a successful capacity-building training and how these trainings are powerful tools for tapping the federal and private funds essential to getting all communities online.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene a virtual industry roundtable listening session on the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. The listening session is designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the Innovation Fund grant program.
Learn more about the forthcoming broadband infrastructure grant program; Realizing Opportunities with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN).
ROBIN, funded by the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, will provide $238M in funding to connect areas currently unserved by high-speed internet service.
MIHI staff will present details of the draft program guidance and a preview of the application for prospective applicants.
This webinar will cover:
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Common types of partners (electric coops, ILECs, competitive ISPs, etc) and how to find options in your region
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When is it viable to attract an ISP from outside the region?
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How should a community vet partners?
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What are best practices for a successful RFP to find an ISP partner?
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Temporary emergency telehealth policies expanded access to digital health care for many people during the pandemic. A look at the future of telehealth policy after the midterms and heading into 2023.
Axios Health Care Reporter Caitlin Owens and Axios Pro Health Care Policy Reporter Victoria Knight will host one-on-one conversations with: |