Illinois Community Broadband Series of Access, Adoption, and Use, Part Three: USE
Illinois Connected Communities: Maximizing the Local Benefits of Quality Broadband
Attend these webinars to increase your ability to lead and support your community’s broadband development efforts. Bill Coleman, community broadband coach for the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, will facilitate this session. In Part One, technology experts will highlight the capabilities and characteristics of various technologies with a focus on fiber optic and fixed wireless networks. Part Two will focus on creating successful projects, first by using the Illinois Office of Broadband mapping tools to identify your best possible broadband projects and then working effectively with broadband providers to reach the most residents using the most effective technology. For Part Three, community leaders will learn to make the best provider and technology choices and maximize the value of public dollars.