The Path to Universal Broadband

Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 1 PM (ET)

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USTelecom’s 2020 Broadband Investment Forum brings together leading national policy makers, business leaders, and technology innovators to assess solutions for achieving universal connectivity in America.

At the dawn of a new Administration and Congress, and in the midst of our ongoing pandemic, conversations will focus on exploring new policy pathways to promote broadband investment and innovation, and ensure access and affordability for all in need.

"Fiberside" Chat

• The Honorable Frank Pallone, Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee (D-NJ-6)
• Moderator: Kathy Grillo, SVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Verizon

Keynote

• Jeff McElfresh, CEO, AT&T Communications

Panel: Accelerating America’s Connected Future

• Jeff England, VP and CFO, Silver Star Communications

• Melissa Mann, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, West Region, Lumen

• Nicol Turner-Lee, Senior Fellow - Governance Studies Director - Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings

• Moderator: Rusty Moore, General Manager & COO, BBT

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We will also honor the 2020 USTelecom Broadband Heroes – leaders from across the nation making distinguished and game-changing contributions to connect our communities:

• Representative Frank Pallone, Chairman, House Energy & Commerce Committee (D-NJ)
• Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
• Janelle Allison, Chief Operating Officer, Great Plains Communications
• Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent of Schools, Dallas Independent School District
• Julia Slocombe, Vice President, West Regional Operations, Smart City Networks

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