Expert Opinion
Greg Davis: Federal Funding Freeze Puts BEAD Broadband Rollout at Risk
A federal funding freeze risks eroding trust in national broadband initiatives. Here’s how to keep moving forward.
Energy and Commerce
Broadband Accessibility a Focal Point in Hearing on Telehealth
Participants consider broadband internet an integral part of expanding telehealth accessibility.
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: The Role of Telehealth in States’ Broadband Plans
Communities need a strong human element for telehealth to succeed, so digital navigators are key to the team.
Podcasts
Broadband Breakfast on December 21, 2022 – Robotics, Telehealth and Future Health
Smart technologies hold incredible promise for the future of healthcare. How can we lay the groundwork now?
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: Communities to Roll Out Telehealth Integration
‘We figured out how to train people to be digital navigators [and] get customers comfortable with telehealth.’
COVID
Labor Official Sees Benefits in Virtual, Augmented Reality for Workforce Training
The virtual tools are being used to prepare workers coming out of lockdowns during the pandemic.
Digital Inclusion
Libraries in Position to Help Promote Federal Programs, Improve Digital Literacy: Library Rep
Libraries can act as gateways to ensure community members know about their broadband subsidy options.
FCC
Craig Settles: If You Can’t Give Away Free Internet, Consider Telehealth
Settles suggests tactics for communities to effectively deploy telehealth services while marketing the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Health
Digital Literacy Training Needed for Optimal Telehealth Outcomes, Healthcare Reps Say
Digital literacy should be a priority to unlock telehealth’s potential, a telehealth event heard.
COVID
Julio Fuentes: Access Delayed Was Access Denied to the Poorest Americans
Big Telecom companies caused months and months of delays in the rollout of the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
Expert Opinion
Achieving True Digital Equity Requires Strong Leadership and Sincere Collaboration
Collaboration between community leaders will be essential in ensuring success of the Biden infrastructure bill in California.
House
Telecom, Online Marketplace Consumer Protection Bills Pass House Committee
Among the bills sent to the House, the committee passed two on telecom and one on consumer safety.
FBA
Pushing Gigabit, FBA President Says Debate over Megabit Speeds ‘Silly’
At Fiber Connect, Garry Bolton said he is optimistic fiber will prevail over other tech for connectivity.
FBA
Windstream Focuses on Gigabit Infrastructure for Future Broadband Challenges
Company head says scalable, gigabit future is a priority now to deal with future broadband challenges.
COVID
Institutions Must Continue Riding Telehealth Growth Momentum for Post-Pandemic Care
Governments and health providers have an opportunity to carry the momentum of 2020 for telehealth’s future.
Expert Opinion
John Windhausen: Connecting Anchor Institutions to Broadband Requires Access to Poles
The high cost of pole attachments can deter broadband providers from providing service to the anchor institutions and residential consumers.
