Billions in federal funding for broadband access is now flowing to communities to address a digital divide that, even before the pandemic, left millions of Americans offline or underserved. We need equitable solutions to deliver high-speed, widely accessible, and affordable broadband for individuals, small businesses, and the billions of devices dependent on network connectivity. Incumbent companies that have long dominated the market are facing mounting calls to close the divide or make room for new entrants. Challengers are entering the market with new technology stacks, financing structures, and innovative deployment models that can deliver faster results to formerly excluded populations. Panelists will share their visions of what connectivity will look like in 5, 10, and 15 years. They will also share how they plan to compete or partner with other providers, organizations and private capital to achieve their visions.

This session will be hosted in Citi Terrace | Elevating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.