Leveraging Public Assets to Accelerate Broadband Deployment

State and local governments are developing new policies that provide access to rights-of-way and leverage assets in order to incentivize broadband deployment. While it is in the public’s interest to speed up access to broadband, it is a balancing act. Policymakers need to consider cost, aesthetics, digital equity, and environmental mandates. Join BroadbandUSA and learn how local, state, and federal leaders are creating broadband access all.

Speakers:

• Antonia Graham, Assistant City Manager and Energy and Sustainability Manager, City of Huntington Beach, California
• Lynne Yocom, Fiber Optics Manager, Utah Department of Transportation
• Jennifer Duane, Broadband Program Specialist, NTIA, BroadbandUSA

Moderator:

• Katherine Bates, Manager of State and Local Partnerships, NTIA, BroadbandUSA