On the Twenty- Seventh episode of the 4M Utility Strategy Podcast, we discuss with Shirley Bloomfield the issues of bringing together service providers and creating standards across the nation. We dive deeper into the subject matter of how utility data and infrastructure projects connect with providing broadband internet access to rural communities across the country.

Shirley is an expert in her field, spending time in Washington as VP of federal relations for various companies such as Verizon. She has managed to develop a deep understanding of where the problem lies in getting internet to these communities while keeping federal and private interests in mind.

Today Shirley is the CEO of the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association designed to represent the small rural communities across the country.

It is an honor to have her with us today!

Host: David Horesh (Director of Marketing)