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Broadband Deployment  

The Broadband Deployment Policy Group discusses federal and state broadband programs to promote the deployment of open, high-quality broadband infrastructure across the country.  The Group advocates for policies that expand broadband investment for anchor institutions and unserved and underserved communities by the private sector and by non-profit providers such as research and education networks and municipalities. 

January Meeting Summary

This month, we were joined by Gregory Bathrick and Kevin Sievert of Calix, who shared their insights around speed testing, particularly when it relates to the goals of deployment via the BEAD program. We also heard from Drew Garner of the Benton Institute, who provided a deeper dive into the administration’s recent AI executive order and how it impacts BEAD. 

Full meeting notes for this and prior meetings are only available to SHLB  members, and can be accessed here. 

  • Gregory Bathrick and Kevin Sievert, Calix
  • Jessica Dine, Policy Analyst with the Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future Project New America, who recapped New America and ICLE's LEO Policy Symposium event, specifically addressing how states can effectively incorporate LEO as it is now a part of the connectivity toolkit.
  • Drew Garner, Director of Policy Engagement with the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
  • Roy Hoover, Consultant, Hoover Technology Consulting
The Group will focus primarily on federal programs, such as the BEAD, CPF and RDOF programs run by NTIA, Treasury Department and the FCC respectively.  The Group will also review state broadband maps and other state broadband initiatives to drive broadband investment that benefit anchor institutions.  The Group will also discuss and support regulatory changes that can drive greater broadband deployment, such as pole attachments, open access, tax relief and other policies to promote broadband investment to solve the digital divide.  

Broadband Deployment  Co-Chairs

  • Rebecca Dilg
    Rebecca Dilg
    Director Utah Broadband Center (UT SBLN)
    Co-Chair
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