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Webinars

SHLB Webinars

SHLB webinars are free and open to the public. As your go-to resource for community anchor institution broadband, the SHLB Coalition is proud to host webinars featuring key industry leaders and researchers to discuss relevant broadband issues.

The most recently recorded webinar is available to the public for a month following its air date, but SHLB members may access the full archive of webinars through our online resource library.

Upcoming Webinar

Understanding the SCOTUS USF Decision

Registration link coming soon!

Date/Time: As soon as we have the Supreme Court decision!

Join the SHLB Coalition for a timely discussion unpacking the Supreme Court’s landmark decision about the FCC’s authority to administer the Universal Service Fund (USF). 

In this webinar, leading experts Andy Schwartzman and Jason Neal will break down the implications of the ruling, what it means for anchor institutions, and how SHLB is working with the bipartisan Congressional USF Working Group to shape the future of broadband connectivity for schools, libraries, health centers, and the communities they serve.

Webinar Recording

BEAD Updates - How Does it Impact Anchor Connectivity?

Watch this policy-focused webinar examining the latest changes to the BEAD program. We’ll explore how these developments impact schools, libraries, health centers, and other anchor institutions. Hear from experts in broadband policy:

Hosts:

Joseph Wender, Executive Director, Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition

Panelists:
Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board 
Bree Maki, Executive Director, Minnesota Office of Broadband Development 
Greg Guice, Chief Policy Officer, Vernonburg Group 

2025 Recordings

BEAD, USF & Tariffs: What to Expect
Debriefing the SCOTUS USF Oral Arguments
Supreme Court & Universal Service: What’s at Stake?
Should Congress Repeal the FCC’s E-Rate HotSpot Lending Decision?
Navigating Broadband Policy During the Trump Administration

November 13, 2024- Broadband Policy after the Election: What to expect from Congress and the next Administration?

September 25, 2024- Universal Service Reform After the Fifth Circuit Consumers' Research Decision

September 11, 2024- Preparing for the FCC's Cybersecurity Funding Opportunity 

August 28, 2024- E-rate HotSpot Lending - Answering Your Questions

August 14, 2024- Decoding the 5th Circuit’s Decision on the USF

July 2024-The E-rate HotSpot Opportunity: Interpreting the FCC's HotSpot Lending Order for Schools and Libraries

February 2024- How Libraries Can Upgrade Their Internet Through the BEAD Program

You can view more past webinars here and here.

SHLB webinars are supported by the following corporate sponsors

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