September Summit Will Convene Industry and Government Leaders to Discuss Innovative Approach to 5G Network Development. WASHINGTON, August 18, 2020—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today announced that the Forum on 5G Open Radio Access Networks will take place on … Continued

The national response to the Coronavirus pandemic generated a rapid shift to more online activity as a replacement for face-to-face and socially-connected activity, and this shift has made the digital divide (those lacking access to modern broadband connections at home) … Continued

Farmers and ranchers use smart technologies to improve yields, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and improve decision making. Join BroadbandUSA on September 16, 2020, to take a deep dive into the technologies being implemented to further these precision agriculture techniques. Speakers … Continued

Rural communities are increasingly challenged by changes to their traditional economic base. New technologies have forced change in familiar industries, and employers must accommodate to remain competitive. In the residential sector, such technologies have the potential to advance community relationships. … Continued

Although telehealth spread rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has not reached all patient populations. Key health disparities have emerged in vulnerable and underserved communities including access to technology and technology literacy. As the “digital divide” continues to widen, those … Continued

Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the … Continued

Released: 2020-09-21. FCC ANNOUNCES THE FOURTH MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE FOR REVIEWING THE CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE ON THE UNITED STATES ON OCTOBER 28, 2020. (DA No. 20-1113). (Dkt No 19-329). The meeting will be wholly electronic … Continued

USDA Telecommunications General Field Representative for Missouri & Illinois will present on the current open grant cycle for the Community Connect Grant Program. A general overview of the program, application highlights, and helpful suggestions to participants navigating the process. The … Continued

While communities adapt to the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development in rural America has been hard hit, the difficulty exacerbated by the lack of broadband. Join BroadbandUSA on November 18 to hear how communities and broadband … Continued

An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. The highly competitive SBIR program … Continued