Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gap - Funding Broadband for All

Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gap – Funding Broadband for All

September 29, 2023

In this session, Courtney Dozier from USDOC shared key insights on the BEAD program and answered questions about funding and project type. Katheryn de Witt from Pew Charitable Trusts moderated a panel of city leaders including Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, MA; Mayor Frank Whitfield of Elyria, OH; and Assistant to the Mesa, AZ City Manager, Ian Linssen.

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