In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we chat with the founder of Canada's top-tier rural broadband conference the CRRBC or Canada's Rural and Remote Broadband Conference. People always talk about making a difference but it's the person that takes action that really affects change. Join us as we talk with Amedeo about the genesis of the conference and what Canadians are doing to end the digital divide. Remember to subscribe to never miss an episode!

To learn more about the CRRBC - https://bridgingthedigitaldivide.ca

In this episode, we speak with Roger Timmerman, CEO and Kim McKinley, CMO of Utopia Fiber an Open Access Network model that promotes competition in all telecommunications services. UTOPIA operates as a wholesale fiber optic network and is prohibited from providing retail services. There are currently 17 retail service providers on the UTOPIA network. UTOPIA's 15 service areas, represent nearly a third of all communities in the United States that can enjoy 10 gigabit service via a publicly owned network - 100 times faster than the national average. Click now to listen to this incredibly interesting and informative episode. Remember to subscribe to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch we speak with Brian Snider, Founder & CEO of Lit Communities and Open Access Networks.The need for broadband connectivity and divergent approaches to bridge the digital divide in rural areas has never been more front and center than it is today. Brian and Craig explore Open Access Networks and the different ways communities are using them to tackle the problem of connectivity. Hit the play episode button and remember to subscribe so never miss an episode!

https://litcommunities.net/

In this Episode of the Broadband Bunch, Craig and Bryan McIver, CEO of Vitruvi discuss the rise of the digital construction platform and the importance of having all the stakeholders on a single platform when working on complex communication infrastructure projects. Brian summed it up best. "It's about finding a single truth when it comes to large, infrastructure projects." Listen now to enjoy this informative episode and remember to subscribe to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we chat with the director of Business Development Brian McCullagh at Vianet. Craig and Brian talk about what’s happening when it comes to bringing broadband to Canada's rural areas and how the different stakeholders are working together to help build a viable broadband infrastructure outside Canada’s major population centers.

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we speak with Heather Burnett Gold and Karen Jackson who have authored a paper that asks the viability of Investor-Owned Utilities in the broadband space. Craig, Heather and Karen discuss the pros, cons and possible solutions to ending the digital divide. In addition they touch on minimum bandwidth speeds, middle and last mile infrastructure as well as funding both public and private. Click now to enjoy this informative episode.

To view the RTIME itinerary for the conference

https://www.ntca.org/events-education/events/2021-rtime-online

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we speak with Brian Mefford,

https://www.vetrofibermap.com

In this episode of the the Broadband Bunch, we are joined by Joey Greer, Account Manager of Broadband Solutions at EPB. As a true pioneer in the Utility broadband space, EPB is paying it forward by helping other utilities and communities get into the world of broadband by providing guidance and support as they begin their journey. Joey shares with us some of the past successes of EPB including providing thirty thousands students with free Internet access.  We also touch on the tremendous economic impact broadband has brought to the city Chattanooga.

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, we speak with Jason Hart, Partner Manager at ESRI. Jason shares with us his unique start in GIS Mapping as a 13-year old boy down a cave in the mountains of West Virginia. His passion for data collection and mapping has only grown from there. From Radford College to his current position at ESRI, Jason shows a dedication for not only GIS mapping but a true desire to help deploy broadband to unserved and underserved rural communities. Finally, we end on what ESRI is doing with its partners in regard to data mapping and helping providers bridge the digital divide.