Wireless Broadband: Things You Thought You Knew

What is the state-of-the-art in wireless broadband Internet? What are the differences between wireless broadband and other wireless technologies like 4G/5G/LTE cellular mobile and satellite services? Is wireless as capacious, reliable, secure, sustainable, and scalable as fiber wireline solutions? What is the difference between licensed and unlicensed spectrum?

Leaders in the broadband industry, in wireless research, community-based wireless, and tribal broadband networks will address the benefits and dispel the misconceptions about wireless broadband’s ability to deliver gigabit speeds, symmetrical speeds, secure connections, and scalable, future-proofed bandwidth even as the technology evolves and demand grows.

This session is intended to highlight what wireless broadband can contribute to our state’s historically ambitious digital equity initiative, and in particular, for last-mile infrastructure. This is the first in a series of roundtables that will explore state-of-the-art broadband technologies. Look for additional invitations later this month and in February.

WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS VIDEO

• State, regional, and local policymakers and staff;
• Metropolitan planning organizations and other governmental entities planning networks;
• Current and prospective tribal broadband ISPs;
• Regional broadband consortia;
• Educational and health care institutions who are providing or plan to provide broadband to their constituents;
• Community-based organizations working in the broadband equity space;
• Other interested parties are also welcome to join.