For our typical listener, high-speed internet has been a part of every-day living for so long, it’s hard to imagine life without it.  But there are many areas where it wasn’t as easy as a construction crew coming through neighborhoods for a quick life changing instillation. A massive infrastructure bill is taking aim to level that playing field and connect everyone all over the united states.

This week, we’re talking with top government and industry leaders who have rural areas in mind, and citizens like truck drivers who depend on end-to-end connection to get the job done.

Lisa Von Bargen will shock listeners as paints a portrait of the Alaskan last frontier, and the million dollars a mile it will cost to connect some of their hardest to reach citizens. And Alaska isn’t alone. Experts from Michigan weigh in on how their geographic landscapes are forcing them to consider more creative approaches to offering high-speed connections.

Listen in as we talk 5G Private Networks, and the redundancy and security it offers that no other provides.

Hear how innovations in Citizen Band Radio Services are using new parts of the spectrum to provide internet access to the most remote of tribes.

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform now.

Featured Speakers:

Lisa Von Bargen, Senior Project Manager, Commissioner's Office, Alaska

Lisa Von Bargen
Senior Project Manager,
Comm’s Office, State of Alaska
David McCurdy, Executive Government Advisor for SLG, AWS

David McCurdy
Ex. Government Advisor for SLG,
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer, Michigan

Eric Frederick
Chief Connectivity Officer,
State of Michigan
Chris Swan, Chief Commercial Officer, Federated Wireless

Chris Swan
Chief Commercial Officer,
Federated Wireless
John Breeden, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

John Breeden
Moderator & Contributing Editor,
FedInsider

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