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9:02 am on August 27, 2026 · 2026 (255), broadband (121), digital divide (11), pulse (7), universal service (2)

WEBINAR 22 SEP 19:00 UTC – ISOC Pulse – Internet Frontiers: Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse

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A black header displays the white Internet Society globe logo and name at upper left, with “Pulse” in turquoise below. A turquoise network plug connects to a blue cable extending across the right side. Beneath, a pale gray panel contains the large black title “Online Workshop: Internet Frontiers, Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse,” with the date “22 September 2026” at the lower left.

A black header displays the white Internet Society globe logo and name at upper left, with “Pulse” in turquoise below. A turquoise network plug connects to a blue cable extending across the right side. Beneath, a pale gray panel contains the large black title “Online Workshop: Internet Frontiers, Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse,” with the date “22 September 2026” at the lower left.
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On Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 15:00-19:00 EDT (19:00-23:00 UTC), Internet Society Pulse hosts an online workshop ‘Internet Frontiers: Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse‘. This virtual workshop is a digital companion to an in-person workshop being held earlier the same day in Washington DC.

While global conversations often focus on the next generation of satellite constellations and ultra-high-speed fiber, millions of people across North America remain marooned on the wrong side of the digital divide. Achieving universal access is not just a technical challenge; it is a complex puzzle involving regulatory bottlenecks, economic disparities, and data gaps. Together, participants will move past the marketing hype to analyze the empirical successes, systemic limitations, and real-world experiences of underserved Internet users in rural, tribal, and marginalized urban communities.

The programme opens with a panel, ‘Access Stories in North America‘, moderated by Sharayah Lane, in which people from across the US and Canada, including Internet Society chapters, share stories of connecting the unconnected with a focus on how data shapes their work. Panelists are Joel Templeman of the Internet Society Manitoba Chapter, Stuart Reid of the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY), Matt Rantanen of the Tribal Broadband Bootcamps, and Monique Tate of Community Tech-NY. A co-design breakout session on defining data needs follows, then research presentations on what the data tells us about closing the digital divide, including ‘Models for Sustainable Connectivity’ from Brian Vo of Connect Humanity.

SPEAKERS
Joel Templeman – Executive Director, Internet Society Manitoba Chapter
Stuart Reid – President, Internet Society New York Chapter
Matt Rantanen – Co-Founder, Tribal Broadband Bootcamps
Monique Tate – Co-Director, Community Tech-NY
Brian Vo – Chief Executive Officer, Connect Humanity

MODERATOR
Sharayah Lane – Senior Advisor for Indigenous Community Connectivity, Internet Society

#DigitalDivide #DigitalEquity #InternetMeasurement #IndigenousConnectivity

5:30 pm on August 6, 2026 · 2026 (255), BEAD (7), broadband (121), ntia (34), permissions (1), usa (16)

WEBINAR 26 AUG 19:00 UTC – NTIA – Permitting That Delivers: Practical Tools & Strategies for Broadband Buildouts

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A graphic on a dark navy-blue background displaying the BroadbandUSA branding of the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the upper left. The logo features a circular blue emblem with "NTIA" inside, followed by the word "BroadbandUSA" in large white text and the subtitle "National Telecommunications and Information Administration" beneath it. Centered on the slide is the title, "Permitting That Delivers: Practical Tools & Strategies for Broadband Buildouts," set in large white serif type across two lines. Near the bottom center, the date "August 24, 2026" appears in the same white serif font. The overall design is clean and minimalist, with no additional graphics or decorative elements beyond the logo.

A graphic on a dark navy-blue background displaying the BroadbandUSA branding of the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the upper left. The logo features a circular blue emblem with "NTIA" inside, followed by the word "BroadbandUSA" in large white text and the subtitle "National Telecommunications and Information Administration" beneath it. Centered on the slide is the title, "Permitting That Delivers: Practical Tools & Strategies for Broadband Buildouts," set in large white serif type across two lines. Near the bottom center, the date "August 24, 2026" appears in the same white serif font. The overall design is clean and minimalist, with no additional graphics or decorative elements beyond the logo.
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On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a webinar ‘Permitting That Delivers: Practical Tools & Strategies for Broadband Buildouts‘.

Permitting is a critical link that supports successful broadband deployment. It secures lawful access to public and private rights-of-way, poles, and conduit, and it aligns with environmental and historic preservation responsibilities – getting it right ensures that projects can move from design to construction without costly delays.

This webinar will emphasize the importance of taking an informed, proactive approach to permitting across a range of diverse broadband projects – from early route planning and mapping, to multi-agency coordination, to developing analysis for compliance obligations. Speakers will highlight practical ways teams identify likely permits up front and anticipate sensitive areas, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, and navigate the ins and outs of permitting for broadband projects.

#NTIA #BEAD #Broadband #Permitting

8:35 am on July 30, 2026 · broadband (121), fba (1), indigenous (21)

WEBINAR 30 JUL 16:00 UTC – FBA Presents – From Funding to Foundation: Building Future-Ready Broadband Infrastructure for Tribal Nations

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A title slide with a muted blue background branded for the Fiber Broadband Association. At the top left, the Fiber Broadband Association logo appears inside a white banner that spans much of the slide width, with a thin multicolored network graphic running along the bottom of the banner. Centered below in large, bold white text is the presentation title: "FBA Presents – From Funding to Foundation: Building Future-Ready Broadband Infrastructure for Tribal Nations." The date, "July 30 2026," appears in large white text at the lower left. The design is clean and minimal, emphasizing the presentation title against the solid blue background.

A title slide with a muted blue background branded for the Fiber Broadband Association. At the top left, the Fiber Broadband Association logo appears inside a white banner that spans much of the slide width, with a thin multicolored network graphic running along the bottom of the banner. Centered below in large, bold white text is the presentation title: "FBA Presents – From Funding to Foundation: Building Future-Ready Broadband Infrastructure for Tribal Nations." The date, "July 30 2026," appears in large white text at the lower left. The design is clean and minimal, emphasizing the presentation title against the solid blue background.
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On Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC), the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) hosts ‘FBA Presents – From Funding to Foundation: Building Future-Ready Broadband Infrastructure for Tribal Nations‘, presented by Tzeitel Buchanan and Steve Kalomas of Lumen.

The session promises a candid, forward-looking discussion on what’s working and what’s possible — designing for resilience and route diversity, turning federal funding into sustainable middle-mile assets, advancing digital equity, and developing the local workforce to sustain it.

SPEAKERS
Tzeitel Buchanan – Director of Public Sector Programs and Community Partnerships, Lumen
Steve Kalomas – Account Director, Business Development – SLED Infrastructure, Lumen

#FiberBroadband #TribalBroadband #MiddleMile #DigitalEquity

10:09 am on May 27, 2026 · 2026 (255), broadband (121), fiber (26), ookla (2), wifi (7)

RECAP 28 May 2026 – Fibre Is Not Enough: Wi-Fi CPE, Interconnection, and Satellite in the Broadband Quality Equation

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Alt text: Promotional webinar graphic from Ookla. Large white text reads: “Fibre Is Not Enough: Wi-Fi CPE, Interconnection, and Satellite in the Broadband Quality Equation.” The webinar date, 28 May 2026, appears prominently at lower left. The background shows a suburban neighborhood with modern houses connected by glowing digital network pathways, symbolizing broadband infrastructure. A large translucent sphere overlays part of the scene, containing icons representing Wi-Fi, networking, satellites, and connected devices. The Ookla logo and the word “Webinar” appear at the top left, while “Archived by ISOC.LIVE” is shown at the bottom left. The design uses blue and teal technology-themed graphics to emphasize broadband connectivity and network performance.
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On 28 May 2026, Ookla and Fiberevolution hosted a webinar ‘Fibre Is Not Enough: Wi-Fi CPE, Interconnection, and Satellite in the Broadband Quality Equation‘. Fibre coverage is expanding globally, but real network quality is won or lost behind the scenes. Discover why in-home Wi-Fi bottlenecks, peering paths, and CDN proximity matter vastly more than the raw access line type.

SPEAKERS
Benoit Felten – Managing Director, Fiberevolution
Mark Giles – Director, Industry Research & Analysis, Ookla

HOST / MODERATOR
Luke Kehoe – Lead Industry Analyst, Ookla

#Broadband #Fiber #Fibre #WiFi #NetworkQuality

4:17 pm on April 3, 2026 · 2026 (255), BEAD (7), broadband (121), ntia (34)

Apr 14 2026- NTIA – From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless

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NTIA BroadbandUSA slide titled “From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless,” dated April 14, 2026.

NTIA BroadbandUSA slide titled “From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless,” dated April 14, 2026.
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On April 14, 2026, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hosted a webinar ‘From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless’.

As the NTIA implements the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, it is critical to understand the full range of technologies available and how to deploy them in the most cost-effective way.

This webinar examined unlicensed fixed wireless technology and its role within the broader broadband “toolkit.” It will define what unlicensed fixed wireless is, highlight real-world deployment examples, and explore cost considerations. The discussion also covered situations where unlicensed fixed wireless can accelerate deployment by reducing or avoiding permitting challenges, as well as key network architecture considerations needed to deliver reliable, uninterrupted connectivity.

SPEAKERS
Matt Larsen – CEO, Vistabeam / Chairman of the Board, Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA )
Monisha Ghosh – Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (former CTO, FCC)
Steve Schwerbel – Director of State Advocacy, WISPA
Tricia Paoletta – Senior Advisor on Spectrum, NTIA

HOST / MODERATOR
Chip Spann – Federal Program Officer (Kentucky & West Virginia), NTIA

FACILITATOR
Julia Pulidindi – Broadband Program Specialist, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG), NTIA

#NTIA #BEAD #FIXEDWIRELESS

3:09 pm on March 14, 2026 · 2026 (255), benton (6), broadband (121), digital health (6)

Mar 11 2026 – Broadband and Health: Collaboration, Funding, and Policy

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ISOC LIVE
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On March 11. 2026 the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society hosted a webinar ‘Broadband and Health: Collaboration, Funding, and Policy‘. As health care and digital inclusion organizations alike recognize that connectivity, devices, and digital skills shape our health, collaboration across sectors is essential. This webinar offered ideas for how organizations can collaborate, how health care funding sources can be marshaled to support patients’ and providers’ access and use of technology, as well as the policy considerations associated with expanding technology-enabled healthcare.

HOST
Caroline Stratton – Research Director, Benton Institute

SPEAKERS
Matt Christie – Medicaid Transformation Project, Washington State Health Care Authority
Jon Morrison Winters – Digital Equity Program and Broadband Manager, City of Seattle
Amy Sheon – Digital Health Equity Consultant, Rockville, Maryland
Jamila McLean – Director of Health Equity, State Health and Value Strategies, Princeton University.
Dr. Pablo Buitron de la Vega – Program Director, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM)

MODERATOR
Sara Raza – Visiting Lecturer, University of Washington School of Law

#healthgap #digitalhealth #broadband

1:33 am on March 10, 2025 · BEAD (7), broadband (121), energy & commerce (6), house (28)

VIDEO – MAR 5 House Energy & Commerce – Fixing Biden’s Broadband Blunder

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ISOC LIVE

ISOC LIVEOn March 5 2025, the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing titled ‘Fixing Biden’s Broadband Blunder‘ to discuss the state of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) which provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed Internet access in the country, under the new administration. This video has been lightly edited for clarity.

PANEL
Grant Spellmeyer, President and CEO, ACA Connects
Tim Donovan, President and CEO, Competitive Carriers Association
Greg Hale, CEO, LTC Connect
Sarah Morris, Former Deputy Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Acting)

CHAIR
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)

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TWITTER #BEAD @HouseCommerce | MASTODON  | BLUESKY  | INSTA

2:24 pm on April 9, 2024 · broadband (121), CBAN (1), digital equity (9)

WEBCAST APR 9 – 2024 Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) Spring Summit

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ISOC LIVE

ISOC LIVEOn Tuesday April 9 2024 at 2pm-5pm CDT(16:00-19:00 UTC) the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) hosts its annual Spring Summit. This is being held as pre-event for the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) Spring 2024 Broadband Conference and Expo In Johnston, Iowa.

PROGRAM (All times EDT = UTC-4)
14:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
14:15 Keynote: Gigi Sohn
Gigi Sohn – Executive Director, American Association for Public Broadband
15:15 Show Me The Money! Funding for Broadband Projects
Ken Demlow – Project Manager, HR Green, Inc.
16:15 Digital Equity Starts at Home
Jon Willow – President, Community Broadband Action Network
Brianna Dillavou – Digital Navigator, Community Broadband Action Network

LIVESTREAM https://youtu.be/lXVpZMGpTzs

REGISTER https://givebutter.com/Zktdw6 ($20)

TWITTER #CBAN2024 @broadbandaction @gigibsohn @KenDemlow #broadband

10:54 pm on November 2, 2023 · BEAD (7), broadband (121), marconi society (9)

WEBCAST NOV 7 – ‘Connecting Maine – An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability’

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ISOC LIVE

ISOC LIVEOn Tuesday November 7, 2023 at 12:00-13:00 EST (17:00-18:00 UTC) the Marconi Society will host a webinar ‘Connecting Maine – An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability‘.

Maine faces a perfect storm of challenges in achieving digital equity. Maine’s remote and rugged terrain makes the state one of the most complex and expensive to reach with digital infrastructure. As the state with the oldest population, many in Maine are not digital natives. Maine’s median household and per capita income lag far behind most other states. A majority of Mainers live in small, rural communities with limited resources. These forces combine to shape the challenging contours of the digital divide in Maine.

With the passage of the IIJA, the State created the Maine Connectivity Authority as a quasi-governmental entity to drive a proactive and nimble approach to achieve universal connectivity. The Maine Connectivity Authority will share our unique approach, focused on Projects, Places, and People and now layering in the values of urgency, universality, and digital equity.

This webinar is part of a series of Marconi Society State case study virtual workshops.

PANEL
Nick Battista, Chief Policy Officer, Island Institute
Maggie Drummond-Bahl, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Maine Connectivity Authority
Kerem Durdag, President and Chief Operating Officer, Great Works Internet
Jeff Letourneau, Executive Director, Networkmaine
Marijke Visser, Director, Library Development, Maine State Library

MODERATOR
Tanya Emery, Maine Connectivity Authority

LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/connecting-maine

PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://marconisociety.org/events/connecting-maine/

REAL TIME TEXT (see ISOC.LIVE)

TWITTER #ConnectingMaine @MarconiSociety @TweetTheQuilt @Networkmaine @islandinstitute @gwimaine @MaineStLibrary @MEConnectivity #Maine #DigitalEquity

MASTODON  #DigitalEquity

SIMULCASTS
https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)

ARCHIVE
https://archive.org/details/connecting-maine

3:58 am on September 4, 2023 · broadband (121), fiber (26), gigi sohn (7)

WEBCAST SEP 6 – Broadband Freedom Of Choice – Virtual Town Hall

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isoc liveOn Wednesday September 6 2023 at 16:00-18:00 EDT (20:00-22:00 UTC) Wired Broadband, Inc. presents a virtual town hall ‘Broadband Freedom Of Choice‘. Wired Broadband, Inc. is a New York City non-profit, founded in 2020, focusing on safe technology for the public.

SPEAKERS
Gigi Sohn, Executive Dir., American Assoc. of Public Broadband
Kimberly McKinley, Chief Marketing Officer, Utopia Fiber
Timothy Schoechle, Ph.D, Consultant in Computer and Communications Engineering & Policy

MODERATOR
Odette Wilkens, Co-Founder, President & General Counsel, Wired Broadband, Inc.

The event will be simulcast live via a partnership with the Internet Society US New York Chapter (ISOC-NY).

LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety2/broadbandfreedom

PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3Z4rQhM

REAL TIME TEXThttps://bit.ly/3Lhv8IL

TWITTER #broadbandfreedom @gigibsohn @AAPBroadband @Kmckinley1249 @UTOPIAFiber Timothy Schoechle 

MASTODON  #broadbandfreedom

SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI captions)

ARCHIVE
https://archive.org/details/broadbandfreedom