Podcasts about Broadband

Episode Notes You're listening to this show thanks to high speed internet. And as awesome as this podcast may be, there's a whole lot more that makes high speed internet indispensable for modern life. During the pandemic, school, work, health, and social life all moved online. Access to the internet was, and still is, a must. That made life awfully challenging for families where high-speed internet was not available. Some good news on this podcast, for once! The 2021 Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act allotted $65 billion dollars to expand internet access across the country. That's through a program called Broadband Equity Access and Deployment, or BEAD. In this nationwide push, Virginia has emerged as a leader. Our commonwealth was prioritizing broadband access way before BEAD. As governor, Ralph Northam set a goal to get all Virginia communities online by 2024, and that has been continued by Glenn Youngkin. As other states receive BEAD funding, experts are advising to follow Virginia's footsteps. To help us understand what Virginia's doing right, we talk with Christopher Ali, Professor of Telecommunications at Penn State University, and Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Director of Broadband at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Find out more on our prior episode on broadband expansion.

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The broadband market in Ireland is now flooded with providers all offering a myriad of deals. We know it's hard to find the perfect deal that suits your needs but we're here to help. We've teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best broadband deals available every month. Check back regularly to stay informed of the latest deals and offers and visit the Switcher.ie website to order one of these great packages. Best Broadband Deals Priced at just €34.99 per month for 24 months, eir's Unlimited Broadband and Talk plan is available exclusively via Switcher.ie. You'll get unlimited broadband and off-peak calls. Plus, sign up before 30/09/2022 and get €35 credit off your eir bill. Looking for broadband-only? Vodafone Simply Broadband is one of the cheapest offers on the market right now. For just €35 per month for the first year, you'll get unlimited broadband with speeds of up to 100Mb. If you sign up before 30/09/2022, you'll receive a credit equal to the value of one-month intro promo pricing on your second bill. Meaning, one month free! Virgin Media's 250Mb Freedom Broadband Student Exclusive is perfect if you're studying. As the name suggests, it's available exclusively to students, where for €35 per month for 12 months, you'll get speeds of up to 250Mb with all the freedom of a 30 day contract. Ideal if you don't want to commit to a lengthy contract. (If you've come across this article after some of these deals may have expired, check out our main Broadband Deals category page to find the latest offers) More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Jessica Hatch, Door County broadband coordinator, sits down with Debra Fitzgerald to give an update on what her office is doing to help bring fast, reliable, affordable broadband to all homes and businesses in Door County.

Welcome to Australia Post Broadband! In this episode, we are excited to be joined by a very special guest who highlights the features and benefits that we can expect from Australia Post Broadband plus, shares part of the strategy behind launching Australia Post Broadband into the market.   You will hear from:  James Barnard – Product Owner for Australia Post Broadband   Want to learn more?  For everything we have talked about in this episode you can find it by  CLICKING HERE  OR If you, your family or friends want to save 25% on our Broadband plans, you can enjoy our introductory offer of 25% off any Australia Post Broadband plan for the first 6 months*. All you need to do, is sign up by 9 January 2023. CLICK HERE to learn more about how and to view all the available plans   Help and support  If you have any queries, questions or would like to touch base with the team, please email us on retailacademy@auspost.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, Christopher is joined by Pamela Rosales (Training and Community Engagement Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance) and Davida Delmar (Digital Inclusion Manager, Amerind). Pamela and Davida talk about their digital inclusion work and how it differs across Tribal communities as compared to rural and urban areas. They also catch Christopher up on what's … Continue reading "A Foundation for the Future of Digital Equity Work – Episode 520 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast"

We are joined by Patrick Sherrill, General Manager of Poka Lambro Cooperative located in West Texas. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative specializes in providing local telephone service, competitive long-distance service, and high-speed internet. Click now to learn their story. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. To learn more: https://poka.com/history/

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requires the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice to "ensure that Federal policies promote equal access to robust broadband internet access service by prohibiting deployment discrimination."Listen to this discussion on the FCC's ongoing efforts to effectuate this portion of the statute and how policymakers can best achieve the goal of equitable broadband deployment. The discussion considered what discrimination means in this context, whether broadband providers engage in it, and what regulatory actions would best ensure Americans have access to the broadband they need.Featuring:- Diana Eisner, Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, USTelecom- Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Knowledge- Crystal Tully, Deputy Staff Director, United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation- Sanford Williams, Special Advisor to Chairwoman Rosenworcel and Deputy Managing Director, The Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission- Moderator: Joe Kane, Director of Broadband and Spectrum Policy, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

  This week we have Tommy, Tom Smyth, Nigle (a real lawyer), Nick Buraglio and John Osmon. **Sponsors** Sonar.Software Towercoverage.com Preseem.com store.viloliving.com **/Sponsors** This week we are talking about changes to the EU’s rules about broadband funding for member countries. How to reach people: Tom Smyth tom.smyth@wirelessconnect.eu twitter @ogmaconnect1 https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/public-consultations/2021-broadband_en Replys From industry (check Out(More)…

Show Synopsis: In Season 05 Episode 10, we discuss SELF 2022, our Steamdecks, and Retrodeck. Working from home. What we are drinking: Spicy Traditional Mead SELF 2022 Experience and Friends Steamdeck experience Ricky and Jo Retrogaming with the Steam Deck using Retrodeck   We have a twitter @BeerandBroad  Get 25 dollars in credit at Ting. This Episode of Beer and Broadband is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License   Creative Commons License

ICYMI: The Mo'Kelly Show Presents – Thoughts on Gov. Newsom's coy denial of his presidential aspirations AND actor Matthew McConaughey's “inevitable” run for the White House…PLUS – The Committee for Greater LA has set its sights on broadband for the entire county on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Broad-band spectral analysis of LMXB 2S 0921-63 with Suzaku by Prince Sharma et al. on Monday 26 September We present the broad-band spectral analysis of the low-mass X-ray binary 2S 0921-63 by using the Suzaku archival data covering the orbital phase between 0.31 and 1.16 during four close observations. It is the first time that a broad-band spectral analysis of 2S 0921-63 has been done up to 25 keV. The 0.5-10 keV XIS count rate varied between $sim$ 1 and $sim$ 5 counts s$^{-1}$ during the observations. A partial X-ray eclipse and broad post-eclipse intensity dip were observed during the observations. The X-ray emission hardened marginally during the intensity dip. We have modelled the source spectra by simultaneously fitting the XIS and HXD-PIN spectra for each of the four observations. The broad-band spectra of the source can be described by a model comprising a very hot blackbody having temperature, $kT_{rm BB} approx$ 1.66 - 2.13 keV, a high-energy cutoff power law, and an Fe emission line at $E_{rm line} sim$ 6.7 keV. A second model, accounting for the Comptonization of the thermal emission from accretion disc along with an Fe emission line, describes the broad-band spectra of 2S 0921-63 equally well. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2209.00282v2

4-H State Extension Specialist Dr. Daniel Collins joined the show to discuss how 4-H is training teenagers in Tennessee to help close the digital divide by teaching computer skills to adults. The teenagers will co-teach with other teenagers or 4-H agents to teach adults basic computer skills, such as internet safety, shopping online, or video calling.

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This week: Jess takes you inside the National Ploughing Championships 2022. We'll hear from NBI about the broadband rollout, the Kerry Cowboy on TikTok as a tool and some of the Irish start-ups showcasing at the Innovation Arena. As always you can email the show techtalk@newstalk.com.

Jessica Epley, vice president of regulatory and external affairs at Ziply Fiber joins the podcast to discuss the company's fiber buildout strategy in the northwest US, how it's preparing for the opportunities and competition presented by Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding, and why permitting reform would help accelerate broadband delivery where it's needed most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has utility website design changed in response to shifts in consumer technology use during the pandemic? Charlie Stanley joined this episode to discuss trends in website redesigns to meet changing customer needs.

New York City will provide free internet and cable services to residents of public housing, the metaverse has cost Mark Zuckerberg, and the airline industry still uses floppy disks.

The PAU Survey & Euclid: Improving broad-band photometric redshifts with multi-task learning by L. Cabayol et al. on Wednesday 21 September Current and future imaging surveys require photometric redshifts (photo-z) to be estimated for millions of galaxies. Improving the photo-z quality is a major challenge to advance our understanding of cosmology. In this paper, we explore how the synergies between narrow-band photometric data and large imaging surveys can be exploited to improve broad-band photometric redshifts. We use a multi-task learning (MTL) network to improve broad-band photo-z estimates by simultaneously predicting the broad-band photo-z and the narrow-band photometry from the broad-band photometry. The narrow-band photometry is only required in the training field, which enables better photo-z predictions also for the galaxies without narrow-band photometry in the wide field. This technique is tested with data from the Physics of the Accelerating Universe Survey (PAUS) in the COSMOS field. We find that the method predicts photo-z that are 14% more precise down to magnitude i_AB1. Applying this technique to deeper samples is crucial for future surveys like Euclid or LSST. For simulated data, training on a sample with i_AB

Demand for broadband connectivity continues to surge as the workforce and broader population in general adapt to a post-pandemic world. High-speed connection needs are no longer confined to large office buildings but are now needed across urban and rural areas. This has led to a push for more robust wired and wireless connectivity options that require even more robust backhaul capabilities. A recent report from Dell'Oro Group found the global broadband access equipment market surged 12% year-over-year during the second quarter, hitting $4.5 billion in revenues. SDxCentral recently spoke with Brendan Gibbs, SVP of automated WAN solutions at Juniper Networks, to get his insight into how the metro Ethernet market is evolving and where he sees market opportunities. The vendor itself expects metro Ethernet traffic will increase by more than 500% over the next several years as telecom operators boost their 5G network deployments and cloud providers continue to expand the reach of their data centers. Juniper recently fleshed out its Cloud Metro strategy, combining automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into a managed offering targeted at service providers battling increased data consumption from their 5G and edge deployments. The updates include Juniper moving its Paragon Automation software suite into a cloud-based, as-a-service product. Juniper launched Paragon Automation early last year, tapping into its Netrounds acquisition to provide vendor-agnostic software that monitors network services, automation, and resiliency testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Andy Berke, special representative for broadband at the Commerce Department, and Michael Powell, president and CEO of the National Cable & Television Association, about the plans and the timetable for upgrading the country's high-speed internet with

In this episode Katy talks to Iain Macdonald from East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau about the cost of living crisis. They discuss tips to minimise energy costs and expenditure as well as explaining the help that is available and how carers can get help to access it.Since the episode was recorded the government announced the energy price guarantee in addition to the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme, and you can read more about that at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-bills-support/energy-bills-support-factsheet-8-september-2022East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau website is https://www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/east-dunbartonshire-citizens-advice-bureau, and you can call them on 0141 775 3220 or email bureau@eastdunbartoncab.casonline.org.ukOther websites which may be useful include:https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Your-Situation/Cost-of-Livinghttps://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Energy-schemes/Extra-help-for-2022https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Your-Situation/Energy-and-Water-BillsMoney Saving Expert - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/heat-the-human-not-the-home-save-energy/Broadband social tariffs - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/social-tariffsContact Us:enquiry@carerslink.org.ukyoungcarers@carerslink.org.ukPhone: 08009752131FacebookInstagramOur Groups:InfoOnline Calendar

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The telehealth wave is making its mark in rural communities as well. When you live two and three hours away from the nearest doctor or healthcare facility, telehealth can be a godsend. Matt Larsen, owner of 20-year-old Wireless ISP (WISP) Vistabeam in Nebraska, says you can't just lay down some fiber and routers, and call this a broadband success. You need leading-edge applications as well. Rural areas often lack the human and tech resources necessary for broadband to thrive. So Vistabeam is designing Community Empowerment Centers to offer communities: private Telehealth Consultation rooms;full-time Digital Navigators and reception area;digital skills and telehealth training; andInventory Rooms with shared computing devices and equipment. Socia and Larsen will give our Gigabit Nation audience tips and recommendations you can use right away.

[Here are the complete interviews of Deb and Matt that were interrupted by a system crash] Two long-time broadband experts explain how to boost broadband adoption in their communities by integrating telehealth in their digital strategy. These are early pioneers of broadband-telehealth integration. first the trash is Chattanooga. This city was the first to have border-to-border gigabit service available to everyone. Now they're setting the pace with telehealth. 1,000 free telehealth appointments are coming to one of the lowest income communities in Chattanooga, TN, plus home Internet access, new Chromebooks, and training. President and CEO Deb Socia of The Enterprise Center discusses the city's digital intervention that will help residents who are susceptible to high incidences of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and asthma. Chattanooga's public gigabit network plays a key role in the telehealth delivery.

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

Everything from home (work, play, game), along with new bandwidth-hungry cloud-based applications, have ignited investments to help build a digital future for all. On this podcast, Rebecca Smith highlights three of our previous episodes about ways we are helping improve residential broadband and driving digital inclusion. We hear from rural electric co-op, Cullman Electric; tech futurist, Shivvy Jervis; and STEM evangelist from Academy Achievers, Paulette Watson.

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Light Reading editors Kelsey Ziser, Nicole Ferraro and Jedi Padawan Mike Dano join sentient vanilla latte Phil Harvey for an informal recap of what's happened during the work week ended September 16, 2022.The show notes and video for this episode are available right here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that much of the $65 billion in rural broadband federal funds are heading to states, local level implementation is about to get real. In this episode, CoBank's Jeff Johnston is joined by Mike Romano, executive vice president of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association. He outlines what rural stakeholders need to be aware of before they navigate the new Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

To increase connectivity in unserved and underserved areas in Kansas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce) and other stakeholders developed the Connectivity Emergency Response Grants program in 2020. The program received $50 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Commerce awarded about $48.5 million of that funding in connectivity grants to the internet service providers and Kansas communities that applied. 66 grants went to 39 entities across seven regions of Kansas. South Central Kansas received about $14 million. Southwest Kansas received about $11 million. Northeast Kansas received about $9 million. Southeast and East Central Kansas received just over $5 million each. North Central and Northwest Kansas received around $550,000 or less. The North Central and Northwest regions also requested the least in CERG funding.

This week on the podcast, Christopher is joined by ILSR colleagues Sean Gonsalves (Senior Editor and Communications Team Lead) and DeAnne Cuellar (Outreach Team Lead) for a roundup of recent news. They talk about the release of our new tracking and advocacy tool, the Affordable Connectivity Program dashboard, the pace and speed of the municipal broadband … Continue reading "Cities Doing Work – Episode 519 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast"

In our seventh episode Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about… Talking all things about Network Operations with Bill Jennings and Albert Frasier. What smart home technology are we using today and what are the benefits? The latest on Channel 6 and area fair schedules, plus items you and your family can grab from us there. Micah's Trivia and more!

A group of concerned citizens wants to know what's going on behind closed doors at Coos-Curry Electric Coop regarding Beacon Broadband, a high-speed fiberoptic broadband internet service started by CCEC. KCIW News reports on the citizen group's first public meeting, held on September 10, 2022, in Brookings. Additional public meetings are planned on October 15 […]

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On today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal we hear from Glen Howie, Arkansas' State Broadband Director, who is marking where the state is and how it can improve internet connectivity.

We had the chance to chat with Curtis Hansen, Broadband Program Manager for the Appalachian Regional Commission at the first-ever Upstate Rural Conference in Upstate New York. Click now to listen and learn what Curtis and the ARC team are doing to bring connectivity to the Appalachian region. Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. https://www.arc.gov

Three things to know today New data on the size of managed services deals Cyber insurance rate predictions include new alliances AND US Broadband reaches new competition levels   Do you want to get the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/   Support the show on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/mspradio/   Want our stuff?  Cool Merch?  Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com   Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/  

Jackson, Mississippi has been facing an unprecedented water crisis after its main water facility failed following recent flooding. While the water pressure is now somewhat stable, officials say there is a small margin for error. Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Kobee Vance tells us how officials are navigating the current crisis and what the city needs in order to have a more sustainable water supply. Access to reliable fast internet is a problem in many parts of Louisiana, particularly rural and economically disadvantaged parts of the state. Now the GUMBO grant program is seeking to change that. Laura Arvin, one of the members behind the push for broadband expansion, tells us about bringing internet service to East Carroll Parish in north Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands of people visited New Orleans over the weekend for the city's 50th anniversary of Southern Decadence – its annual LGBTQ community festival and parade. Shalina Chatlani of the Gulf States Newsroom tells us how health officials used the event as an opportunity to promote and administer the monkeypox vaccine. Last month, Baton Rouge Community College entered an agreement with the Southern University Law Center to eliminate employment obstacles for students and to encourage more graduates to enter the legal field. The agreement will also remove barriers for BRCC students by offering them services to help with expungement of previous justice related issues. Dr. Willie Smith, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, tells us more.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating floods have wreaked havoc across Pakistan after the heaviest monsoon rains in at least a decade. But is a third of the country really under water, as has been claimed? Also why do electricity prices in the UK rise in line with gas prices when we get so much of our power from other sources like nuclear, wind and solar? As criminal barristers go on strike in England and Wales, we ask if those starting in the profession really earn £12,200 a year. And as Boris Johnson waves goodbye to Downing Street, we investigate his claim that 70% of the UK now has access to gigabit broadband. Presenter: Tim Harford Series producer: Jon Bithrey Reporters: Nathan Gower, Charlotte McDonald Production Coordinator: Jacqui Johnson Editor: Richard Vadon

From non-profits to the private sector, Ms. Metzer possesses an array of skills and experiences in project management and ecosystem development. In addition, Ms. Metzer is a self-motivated entrepreneur and works passionately to develop rural opportunities in Appalachia and across the country. Ms. Metzer currently serves as the Vice-President and Co-founder of the National Center for Resource Development, helping mission-driven organizations increase their impact. Ms. Metzer's primary focus at NCRD is on rural – including identification and development of rural opportunities. Ms. Metzer has managed a variety of initiatives with a focus in Broadband, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Environmental Industry and Creative Ecosystem Development across the United States as well as Global entrepreneurship programs.  In this episode, Tina Metzer joins host David Ponraj to discuss rural community development, entrepreneurship programs, and best practices on supporting rural communities in a collaborative way. Tina also shares her journey to supporting rural communities and creating a greater impact. Learn more about the National Center for Resource Development at: https://www.resourcedev.org/ (www.resourcedev.org/)  Learn more and register for RuralRISE at: https://www.ruralrise.org/ (www.ruralrise.org/)

This week on the podcast, Christopher is joined by two people from Pharr, Texas (pop. 80,000), which has embarked on a citywide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network build that is seeing strong local support and fast progress in recent months. Jose Pena is the IT Director for the city, and and Guillermo Aguilar works as a Partner at … Continue reading "Building at the Speed of Light in Pharr, Texas – Episode 518 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast"

On Tech Tent this week, we hear about India's ambitions to build the world's fastest 5G network - and why WhatsApp is launching a grocery shopping service there. British regulators take a dim view of Microsoft's plan to buy Activision Blizzard. We ask young people what the appeal of BeReal is. And we meet the talking, humanoid robot helping children open up about how they really feel.

At the recent, Broadband Access Summit hosted by the Pew Charitable Trusts, we had the chance to sit down with Johannes Bauer of Michigan State University and the Opportunity Broadband Project. With an unprecedented amount of funds entering the space, there is a lot of emphasis put on physical infrastructure but as Johannes points out that is only part of a much larger, equally interesting digital/technological picture. Click now to listen! Also, be sure to subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. https://www.opportunitybroadband.org/ https://quello.msu.edu

Adrian Kennard and Kevin Hones, Founders of FireBrick routers and firewalls, discuss how to design, build, test and support a hardware router and network operating system from scratch, while sharing the lessons learned. You'll also learn that in certain..

This week on the podcast, Christopher is joined by Joseph Franell, President of Blue Mountain Networks (which serves more than 30 rural communities west of Portland) in Oregon. Joe joined the team at Ashland Fiber Network (AFN) before moving on to do work in rural parts of the state. During the conversation, Christopher and Joe talk about … Continue reading "The Straight Talk About Rural Fiber Deployments – Episode 517 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast"

The telecommunications industry is growing, and more people are needed to meet workforce needs. Shirley Brown-Harrison, a senior instructor at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Hohenwald, discusses how TCAT is preparing students for telecommunications careers. Focusing on three learning objectives, Brown-Harrison's team ensures the students are prepared for industry careers. Those objectives are: 1. Teach fundamentals and teach them well. 2. Help students develop critical-thinking skills. 3. Learn to learn.