Andy Johns is joined by Chris Townson, CEO of West Carolina and Upcountry Fiber, to talk about what makes a strong partnership. Chris shares candid lessons from working with telcos, electrics and municipalities—including how to evaluate opportunities, align missions, manage egos and build lasting agreements.
Before becoming Vice President of Government Solutions at LightBox, Bill Price headed up Georgia’s ambitious mapping program. He joins “Rural Broadband Today” to discuss the future of that program and broadband availability, accessibility and affordability.
What You’ll Learn Suzanne Olson at Orcas Power & Light Co-op shares how her utility is telling the story of electric vehicles by taking members on an EV road trip. Guest Speaker Suzanne Olson About Our Guest Suzanne joined OPALCO in 2008. As public relations administrator, she wrangles media, publications and outreach to members, telling the […]
In Oakridge, Oregon, a group of volunteers led by Editor Doug Bates, coaxed out of retirement, began an online nonprofit journalism site after the local newspaper closed down.
What You’ll Learn Scott Meyer, Director of Marketing with Innovative Systems, stops by to discuss the latest trends and viewership stats for TV providers in Rural America. This episode was recorded live at the NTCA Fall Conference in Nashville. If you would like a copy of the reports discussed in this podcast episode, please email […]
In Monmouth, Oregon, Darryl Thomas and Valerie Bergman run Rainbow Dance Theatre, a modern dance company that incorporates lighting and projection effects into one-of-a-kind performances.
At Face Rock View Point in Bandon, Oregon, Denny Dyke and his team of volunteers draw labyrinths in the sand. The circles in the sand have helped many locals and tourists find peace and purpose during life’s uncertainties.
What You’ll Learn Coweta-Fayette EMC launched the STEM Teachers Alternative Energy Summer Adventure to help local teachers teach about the future of energy in their classrooms. Guest Speaker Maggie Reenstra Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What are some ways that you can get local educators to help […]
In this episode, John points out several problems with providing broadband to rural communities, including obstacles and issues at the local, state and federal levels.
What You’ll Learn Local power companies across seven states make up the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association — and many of them are expanding their services to offer broadband to their consumers. Doug Peters, president and CEO of TVPPA, joined us at Fiber Connect 2021 to discuss how local power companies are improving the quality […]
What You’ll Learn Cullman Electric Cooperative launched Sprout Fiber in 2020. Mark Freeman, Cullman’s manager of network operations, was a 2021 Fiber Connect conference panelist on the topic of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Lessons Learned from Network Operators.” In this episode, Mark discusses Sprout’s successes, plus challenges that other cooperatives looking to […]
