Middle Mile Success Factors for Community Broadband
A necessary, but sometimes overlooked factor for success with any community broadband project is robust middle mile connectivity. Many funding opportunities today focus on the last mile, but there is no last mile connectivity to homes and businesses without middle mile to support it.
Failure to address middle mile connectivity can prevent a project from moving forward or disrupt the business case. Join Telecompetitor, Corning, and key industry thought leaders from ComNet, NRECA, and Black & Veatch for a roundtable discussion that explores the role of middle mile, its challenges, and the different approaches to solving them.
Key discussion items will include:
- Outlining the critical role middle mile plays for community broadband success
- Outlining key middle mile factors including capacity, redundancy, connectivity, and cost
- Key lessons learned from middle mile projects
Who should attend:
- CEOs/General Managers
- Operations Management and Staff
- Community and Economic Development Leads
- Community Stakeholders
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