In this episode, we are at the NTCA Rural Broadband Association event 2020 RTIME. We start with a visit with Christine O'Connor, executive director of the Alaska Telecom Association talks about her mission to educate and advocate for rural broadband programs and providers in Alaska, she provides an update to on-going broadband efforts and funding challenges. More about Alaska Telecom Association here: http://www.alaskatel.org
We talk with Fred Johnson, vice chairman of the NTCA and CEO of Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative in Rainsville, Alabama. He provides a view into NTCA's work with the FCC and policy development. Fred updates us on progress in rural Alabama as well. More about Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative (FTC) here: https://farmerstel.com/
RTIME 2020 brings together more than 2,200 thought leaders in the industry ready to push the limits and continue this track to success. Hosted by NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association an association representing 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. NTCA advocates on behalf of its members in the legislative and regulatory arenas, and it provides training and development; publications and industry events; and an array of employee benefit programs.
Learn more about NTCA and RTIME 2020 here:
https://www.ntca.org/events-education/events/2020-rtime
