PODCAST · technology
Closing The Digital Divide
by Charles Thomas
Did you know that roughly one quarter of Americans do not have access to high-speed home internet, according to the Pew Research Center, a digital divide made worse by a pandemic that forced people to work, learn and communicate online. On my program I will talk with industry leaders, policy makers, equipment manufactures as well as many others on actions they are taking to help Close The Digital Divide.
Episodes
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FQS - The Importance of Technical Due Diligence
Greg Smith and John Mellon of Fiber Quality Services (FQS) explain their new service and why technical due diligence is essential in evaluating an ISP’s value during acquisitions or consolidations. It assesses the quality and scalability of network infrastructure, readiness for next-generation...
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An Interview With Brooke Coleman - BEAD Preparedness
I caught up with my friend Brooke Coleman for a fantastic conversation about getting you ready to execute the NTIA BEAD program.
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Fiber Quality Services (FQS) - Quality
John Mellon and Grea Smith explain how committing to “Quality” by FQS assures that your project is completed on time and on budget
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A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate - Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Cook County Chicago one of America’s Top 10 Digital Counties and their efforts to achieve digital equity A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County
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Techquity, Ensuring Digital Equity w/David Berka
Techquity & Resource Equity at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via four strategies: Broadband, Devices, Skills, and Advocacy.
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Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Requirements
Join us for an insightful podcast episode of “Closing The Digital Divide” featuring our esteemed guests, Jay Harmon, Managing Director at BorderHawk, and Scott D. Woods, President for Public-Private Partnerships at Ready.net, Inc. They will delve into the crucial topics of Cybersecurity and…
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NaLA is working to bridge the "Digital Divide" w/ Danielle Perry - Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect and NaLA Board Member
Danielle Perry – Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect & NaLA Board Member discusses how NaLA is working to bridge the “Digital Divide”
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Smart Raleigh Initiative w/ John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC
I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC, on this episode CTDD. John highlighted the incredible strides Raleigh is making in shaping its future, and I’m excited to see the continued impact of their work on the city and beyond. I have the…
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The ASTEAM Village Launch Program w/ William Wells - Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Kansas City
On this episode of CTDD I chat with guest William Wells, Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Village Kansas City. We delve into how ASTEAM Village’s holistic approach fosters not only digital literacy but also a deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics...
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Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) Brooke Coleman ~ Nokia
On this episode of Closing The Digital Divide, Brooke Coleman Account Manager – Sales/Business Development at Nokia explains the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) as well as the reason a special guest visited Nokia!
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Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management Requirement in The BEAD Program w/Jay Harmon ~ BorderHawk
In response to the SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, and Colonial Pipeline incidents, which took place in late 2020 and early 2021. President Biden on May 12, 2021 signed an Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. Jay Harmon, Managing Director at BorderHawk and I discuss the...
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The adequacy of the current $42.5 billion BEAD allocation w/Haig Sarkissian and Berge Ayvazian ~ Wireless 20/20
The cost and adequacy of the current $42.5 billion allocation to provide fiber connectivity to every home in the US have sparked extensive debate. Haig Sarkissian and Berge Ayvazian from Wireless 20/20 explain how their analysis, which involves calculating fiber miles, reveals a potential…
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Exploring New Technologies to Close The Digital Divide ~ w/ Reginald Weiser - Chairman & CEO at Positron Access Solutions
Exploring New Technologies to Close The Digital Divide In this episode we take a deep dive into a technology destine to be a major player in closing the digital divide! Our guest is Reginald (Reg) Weiser details how his company is using technology to close the digital divide.
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NTIA BEAD Program, LOC Requirement w/ Elizabeth Bowles ~ Aristotle Unified Communications CEO
NTIA BEAD Program, LOC Requirement Today I have an in-depth chat with Elizbeth Bowles, CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications on the challenge the NTIA’s Letter Of Credit imposes
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Emerging Technologies w/Hal Schaefer & Garrett Synstelien
Learn more about one of the “Emerging Technologies” working to close the digital divide with: Hal Schaefer, Chief Marketing Officer, Watson Wireless & Broadband & Garrett Synstelien, Network Security Engineer, ReadyLinks Inc
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WISPA The Backbone of Broadband ~ w/Steve Schwerbel WISPA
WISPA The Backbone of Broadband ~ w/Steve Schwerbel Join me as I sit down with Steve Schwebel, WISPA’s State Advocacy Manager as we discuss, WISPA policy advocating efforts, How WISPA is educating decision makers and WISPA role in closing the digital divide.
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Corey Hauer ~ Chief Executive Officer ~ GigFire "What Impact Could RDOF Have on The BEAD Program?
Corey Hauer ~ Chief Executive Officer ~ GigFire Join us as we dig into a conversation concerning RDOF or other similar programs and the possibility of unintentional negative affect on BEAD coverage areas.
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Preparing The Resources w/ Walter Rhinehart ~ Vice President Of Business Development at V1 Fiber
It is important to know that broadband projects of any type don't just happen, it is a process that must happen to assure project success. Municipality offices as well as service providers are going to be very busy on a level unseen until now with all the federal funding soon to be released aimed...
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The Importance of Digital Access w/ Blair Levin - Non-Resident Fellow at The Brookings Institute
On this episode of “Closing The Digital Divide,” the podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges and solutions surrounding one of the most pressing issues of our time—the digital divide. I’m thrilled to have a distinguished guest with us today, a leading authority and advocate in the field....
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Navigating Federal Guidelines w/ Scott Woods ~ Ready.Net
Mr. Scott Woods Esq. President for Public-Private Partnerships for Ready.net, Inc. & Broadband.money shares insights on the importance of data gathering for organizations as they work and strive in Closing The Digital Divide!
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FCC Actions to Approve Terrestrial FWA in the 12GHz Band w/ James Childs ~ GigFire
Our Guest: James Childs ~ Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), GigFire Today’s Discussion: FCC Actions to Approve Terrestrial FWA in the 12GHz Band Lean in as James talks about the FCC possible action on expanding spectrum by approving terrestrial FWA access in the 12GHz band and its impact on the…
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Did you know that roughly one quarter of Americans do not have access to high-speed home internet, according to the Pew Research Center, a digital divide made worse by a pandemic that forced people to work, learn and communicate online. On my program I will talk with industry leaders, policy...
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Preparing ISP's for Federal Funding w/ Brooke Coleman ~ Widelity
Brooke Coleman of Widelity shares how her team preps ISPs to receive and stay in compliance with federal funding. Brooks and her teams work with ISPs is essential in helping ISP to become agents of change in "Closing The Digital Divide"
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Did you know that roughly one quarter of Americans do not have access to high-speed home internet, according to the Pew Research Center, a digital divide made worse by a pandemic that forced people to work, learn and communicate online. On my program I will talk with industry leaders, policy makers, equipment manufactures as well as many others on actions they are taking to help Close The Digital Divide.
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Charles Thomas
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