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* Approved: NCTCOG Broadband as a Transportation Mode Program * A momentous step toward Digital Equity for North Texas occurred yesterday. Our Regional Transportation Council (RTC) for North Texas has claimed equal access to the internet as a transportation mode and encourages various activities to achieve that goal. Just as we connect residents to life activities in the physical space, so to do we achieve this in the virtual space. Access to high-speed internet to meet with doctors, go to school and participate in the workforce is no different than hopping in your car and physically traveling to these resources. To get us started, the RTC approved our staff to tackle underlying issues associated with broadband data in our region and regional coordination of the public implementation of infrastructure and digital navigation programs. Please see the following links below. On each link, the broadband item is number 7. The information item precedes the action item with a detailed explanation of public sector broadband involvement, followed by a rich discussion between RTC members. The action item outlines our steps to achieve regional resilience through Four Proposed Elements of broadband needs. Approved Action: https://lnkd.in/dY4zaBnF Information Item: https://lnkd.in/dPgKCdtA

FBA VP of Public Policy Marissa Mitrovich led a panel of experts to explore BEAD and other federal broadband policy and how they impact broadband deployments. They noted it is important that the economics of federal programs like BEAD are more reasonable. A lot of resources are already being spent just evaluating these programs, so there are more layers of complexity that need to be factored in. Speakers included Chris Champion from C Spire, Melissa Mann from Lumen Technologies, Cristina Chou from Altice USA, and Rhonda Johnson from AT&T. #fc24 #fiberconnect24

Congrats to Telecommunications Industry Association (and partners) for having the vision to not only understand the critical need for alignment between our education system and workforce needs but also to commit to its realization. Kaptivate thinks and works at this nexus to drive innovation in the education and workforce continuum. It’s essential for American economic competitiveness and just as important for economic mobility and inclusion. #PivotandThrive #WBL #TalentPipelineMgmt #WorkforcePrep #InternetforAll #FutureReady #DigitalInclusion #AmericanCompetitiveness

On May 15, Carri Bennet will take the stage at Connect (X) to address a critical issue—broadband access for rural America. Fiber or fixed wireless access - which is most cost-effective and how are states tackling this digital dilemma? https://bit.ly/3K1hNTK

Billions of dollars for broadband access are allocated to state and local governments. How do they allocate the funds effectively and equitably? Great question. In a roundtable hosted by GovExec and Comcast Business, experts gathered to address the current status of broadband accessibility and the specific obstacles to expanding infrastructure in their states. Download the attached article and DM me here to discuss our state & local government industry solutions. #broadband #enterprisesolutions #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

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🚀 The UK's plan to switch off its Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by 2027 marks a significant milestone in the shift towards digital communications. What could this mean for the US telecommunication landscape? 📞💡 Watch our comprehensive video to understand the benefits, challenges, and technological advancements associated with this transition. Discover how IP-based systems can transform the industry and what it means for businesses and consumers alike. #DigitalTransformation #VoIP #TelecomRevolution #FutureOfCommunications #PSTNSwitchoff

#Outrageous but the question is in this moment of #Advocacy month, what can we as #AdultEducation providers and supporters do about it? Open to suggestions. #ElevateDigitalEquity #DigitalLiteracy #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #AdultEducationMatters

In telecommunications, what is hot today often is obsolete five years later. This video discusses the joys and challenges of providing advice in an ever-changing technology environment.

📡🔔 Attention businesses: With the FCC sunset on POTS lines, adaptability is crucial as we enter a new era in telecommunications, and our latest blog provides actionable insights for a seamless transition. https://bit.ly/49KAmqf