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Episode Synopsis
FarrPoint in partnership with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and Connect Humanity, recently conducted a study that showed that improving broadband in Harlan County, Kentucky, could generate $71.5 million in economic benefits.
During this episode we talked to two key broadband and community advocacy experts:
Colby Hall, Director at SOAR
and
Matthew Izatt-Lowry, senior economist for FarrPoint
Here's a timeline of the interview's key moments:
Opening | 0.00
Host introduction of guests | 0:50
Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and Connect Humanity broadband advocacy roles | 1:10
The impact of improved digital connectivity | 5:50
How broadband connectivity attracts new businesses | 11:20
Broadband adoption | 15:46
Service providers' actions | 19:19
The role of public broadband funding | 21:49
Final thoughts/wrap up | 24:00
About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics.
During this episode we talked to two key broadband and community advocacy experts:
Colby Hall, Director at SOAR
and
Matthew Izatt-Lowry, senior economist for FarrPoint
Here's a timeline of the interview's key moments:
Opening | 0.00
Host introduction of guests | 0:50
Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and Connect Humanity broadband advocacy roles | 1:10
The impact of improved digital connectivity | 5:50
How broadband connectivity attracts new businesses | 11:20
Broadband adoption | 15:46
Service providers' actions | 19:19
The role of public broadband funding | 21:49
Final thoughts/wrap up | 24:00
About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics.
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