Investing in Broadband to Narrow the Digital Divide

While there is much discussion and seemingly hundreds of proposals, members of Congress still struggle with how to best address the digital divide. Whether trying to address the build-out of rural broadband infrastructure or ensuring affordable access in urban centers, the solutions remain elusive and partisanship around broadband is increasing. Join us for a discussion of the issues around rural infrastructure extension and urban access affordability. Panelists will discuss various ownership models, future-proofing networks and where best to focus federal dollars. After the event, BPC will publish a synopsis of the panelists’ recommendations and perspectives. In addition, participants can follow future broadband-related updates by subscribing to our newsletter and checking our website.

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Featured Participants

Shirley Bloomfield
CEO of NTCA, The Rural Broadband Association

Michael O’Rielly
Former FCC Commissioner

Jay Schwarz
Vice President of Public Policy, Comcast

Brett Kilbourne
Senior VP of Policy and General Counsel, UTC

Read their full bios

Additional participants to be announced