Now is the time for communities to invest in broadband infrastructure to improve citizens’ quality of life and promote economic prosperity. When opportunities arise, will your organization be ready? States, municipalities, community organizations, Tribal governments, and community groups must strategize NOW if they intend to get their proposed projects “shovel-ready” for deep, detailed applications and, ultimately, funding.
That’s why we’re hosting this upcoming FREE “Road to Broadband” virtual workshop for communities on Nov. 30 and Dec. 16. We’ll have practical conversations and learn from communities and organizations that have been there.
Join us for Broadband 101 if you want to grasp the basics- or stick with the workshop for both afternoons to get a solid understanding of the considerations of taking on a community telecommunications project in this step-by-step virtual workshop.
Speakers will include:
- PUDs, Cities, and Ports providing Broadband Solutions,
- Broadband Strategists,
- Grant Writers,
- The Washington State Broadband Office,
- The Community Economic Revitalization Board,
- Telecom Network Engineers,
- Technology Vendors,
- and more!
The Road to Broadband: A Virtual Workshop for Communities
DAY ONE: Nov. 30
1-2pm: BROADBAND 101
We’ll start at the beginning! This session will review terminology, technologies, and other need-to-know broadband basics in plain English.
2-3pm: MAPPING THE PROBLEM: THE MARKET ANALYSIS
To solve any problem, it’s essential to know where you’re starting… this is true for broadband too! We’ll talk about how to gather the information needed to create a solid plan of action.
3-4pm: DESIGNING A NETWORK
We’ll dive into feeds and speeds, equipment, and how to apply different technologies successfully in this crash course on how broadband networks are designed and how they function.
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(Registration applies to both days of the workshop)
DAY TWO: Dec. 16
1-2pm: BROADBAND BUSINESS MODELS
There are many different successful approaches to broadband. In this session, we’ll review various models being utilized here in Washington and nationally.
2-3pm: BROADBAND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Our panel of experts will discuss current and future opportunities and share tips and strategies for success!
3-3:30pm: NETWORK OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS
Building a broadband network is only one piece of the equation. We’ll discuss practical network operations considerations.
3:30-4pm: OPEN FORUM Q&A
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(Registration applies to both days of the workshop)
Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) is a not-for-profit wholesale telecommunications mutual corporation that has been serving Washington State since 2000. As a mission-driven organization, NoaNet focuses on bringing world-class telecommunications technology to hard-to-reach communities which lack access to high-speed affordable broadband services.