Working every day with broadband providers across rural America, we have the privilege of seeing the impact they are making on their communities at a micro level. A study released by the Fiber Broadband Association shows broadband’s effect across America. Get details from the study and learn what the trends might mean for broadband’s future.
What You’ll Learn Fred Johnson, CEO of Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, discusses how FTC expanded into surrounding cities to help fund the fiber build in its cooperative service area. Guest Speaker Fred Johnson Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: Broadband. We need it for work and for school, for […]
When tornadoes ripped through the heart of a community a few weeks before Christmas, cooperatives banded together to help. Pioneer Utility Resources and WordSouth staff raised funds for the West Kentucky area struck by tornadoes in December. Pioneer matched employee contributions, raising a total of $7,040 to support the community and co-op staff hit hard […]
What You’ll Learn The path forward for efficient and effective development of broadband in rural America depends largely on the accuracy and completeness of maps that depict the unserved and underserved ares of the country. Before becoming Vice President of Government Solutions at LightBox, Bill Price headed up Georgia’s ambitious mapping program. He joins “Rural […]
After sharing 200 episodes of stories and inspiration, we reflect on how StoryConnect: The Podcast builds community, strengthens our understanding of national issues and trends, and creates valuable storytelling partnerships.
What You’ll Learn Pam Becker, executive director of FRS, joined the show to discuss the recently published white paper “Broadband Today: Rural America’s Critical Connection,” which focuses on the impact of the pandemic on the state of broadband in rural America. Download the free white paper at frs.org. Guest Speaker Pam Becker Show Notes Transcripts […]
What You’ll Learn In this interview, the last in a special four-part series sponsored by Corning, Josh Seidemann (VP of policy at NTCA) discusses the exceptional work of the broadband providers who received the 2020 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award: Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Jefferson Telecom, LightStream and Mountain Telephone. These providers were recognized at […]
What You’ll Learn In the third episode of this special four-part series sponsored by Corning, Laura Withers (VP of strategic communications at NTCA) and host Stephen V. Smith conclude their discussion of several informative sessions from the 2021 NTCA RTIME Online event. Part 1 (0:42 – 4:25) “Tips on Living in Isolation from the Man […]
What You’ll Learn In episode two of this special four-part series sponsored by Corning, Laura Withers (VP of strategic communications at NTCA) recaps some of the motivating and informative sessions at the 2021 NTCA RTIME Online event. Part 1 (0:39 – 4:00) “Stop Being ‘A’ Leader. Start Being ‘THE’ Leader.” with Ryan Avery Part 2 […]
What You’ll Learn In this special four-part series sponsored by Corning, Laura Withers (VP of strategic communications at NTCA) recaps some of the motivating and informative sessions at the 2021 NTCA RTIME Online event. Part 1 (0:00 – 07:41) RTIME Virtual Overview with Laura Withers Part 2 (07:42 – 14:08) “It Is About More than […]
What You’ll Learn Kara Mullaley, Market Development Manager for Emerging Markets at Corning, discusses how broadband partnerships and creative funding opportunities can help bridge the digital divide in rural America. Guest Speaker Kara Mullaley Show Notes You can learn more about Corning’s Community Broadband University at corning.com/cbbu. Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and […]
