Broadband Bootcamp 2.0

This virtual training series provides attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective and sustainable broadband ecosystems in their communities.  The broadband landscape in Appalachia is one that is ever evolving and remaining current on the resources, challenges, and opportunities is imperative to fostering growth, affecting positive change, and improving outcomes throughout the region.   

SESSION 1 – JUNE 18, 2024: Broadband as an Investment

SESSION 2 – JUNE 20, 2024: Broadband Data Today

SESSION 3 – JUNE 25, 2024: Navigating Broadband for Communities with Differing Resources and Capacity

SESSION 4 – JUNE 27, 2024: Building Great Digital Equity Programs using the Digital Navigator Model

SESSION 5 – JULY 2, 2024: Filling in the Holes after BEAD

In this first session, Brian Vo of Connect Humanity, a non-profit organization devoted to advancing digital equity across the Region, gives us a crash-course in broadband economics by focusing on the idea of “Broadband as an Investment”.   

Brian will present on the driving forces behind what makes for a “good” broadband investment, shining a light on the fundamentals of broadband economics and other key financial determinants that factor into a project’s viability for long-term sustainability. In doing so, he will also identify how communities can get involved, noting actionable steps and areas of greatest impact. Session attendees will come away better equipped to advocate on behalf of their communities and negotiate broadband projects on their terms.