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How Should the FCC Define Broadband?
What You’ll Learn Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, recently co-authored comments submitted to the FCC encouraging the agency to increase the speeds that qualify as broadband. In this interview, Bolton also shares why he thinks…
Expanding Rural Broadband Through The EXTEND Act
What You’ll Learn Rep. Robert Aderholt has introduced the EXTEND Act to support rural broadband development. The act would give states more time and flexibility to use coronavirus relief funding to build broadband networks. Guest Speaker U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt…
The FCC Under a New Administration
What You’ll Learn Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting, joins the show to discuss what the FCC might focus on under a new presidential administration. He also explains how FCC policies are affecting broadband expansion in rural America. Guest Speaker…
Business Unusual: Lessons from a Drive-Through Annual Meeting
What You’ll Learn FTC hosted its 2020 annual meeting in a drive-through format. Brandi Lyles, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, joined the show to discuss what lessons they learned from the meeting, how they kept members engaged, and the…
Telehealth is More Than Health Care & RHAT’s Annual Meeting
What You’ll Learn Jacy Warrell, Executive Director of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, joins the show to discuss a few of the interesting and informative sessions at the upcoming RHAT Annual Conference. She also describes how broadband internet access…
RDOF, COVID & the FCC
What You’ll Learn FCC Chairman Ajit Pai discusses the state of rural broadband, the upcoming RDOF auction, the impact of COVID-19, and how rural broadband providers are improving the lives of their customers. Guest Speaker FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Show…
Building Rural Broadband with the ReConnect Program
What You’ll Learn Karen Jackson-Furman, COO of Ardmore Telephone, discusses Ardmore’s recent receipt of a USDA ReConnect grant-loan combo, along with creative ways rural broadband providers can operate more efficiently while improving customer service. Guest Speaker Karen Jackson-Furman Show Notes…
The Other Homework Gap
What You’ll Learn Dr. Christopher Ali, who is an associate professor in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Virginia, discusses the college homework gap and what COVID-19 has taught us about the digital divide. Guest Speaker Dr.…
Texting Cows & Agribots: How Broadband Is Reshaping America’s Farms
What You’ll Learn Candes Spencer, Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Comstar Supply, joins the show to discuss five key technologies — all powered by broadband — that are impacting the future of farming in rural America. Guest Speaker Candes Spencer…
Local Schools & Rural Broadband Providers Working Together on Broadband Access
What You’ll Learn Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association, discusses four steps local school districts and broadband providers can take together to ensure every child has the internet access they need to succeed. Guest Speaker…