The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted four educational
workshops focused on rural broadband during 2008. These workshops provided an opportunity for communities and organizations
in rural America seeking to bring the benefits of broadband to their communities to learn about the resources, programs, and
policies of the FCC and USDA.
The topics covered at the workshops included: the different technology platforms used to provide broadband services; USDA
funding for broadband deployment; the FCC's Rural Health Care Pilot program; and wireless spectrum access. The workshops also provided communities and organizations with an opportunity to share their
experiences about broadband deployment in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
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April 30, 2008: Blacksburg, Virginia (view workshop presentations)
June 19, 2008: Saginaw, Michigan (view workshop presentations)
September 18, 2008: Austin, Texas (view workshop presentations)
November 20, 2008: Phoenix, Arizona (view workshop presentations)
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10/28/2008
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Announces Details of Rural Broadband Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona on November 20, 2008
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9/04/2008
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Announces Details of Rural Broadband Workshop in Austin, Texas on September 18, 2008
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7/16/2008
NEWS RELEASE
FCC and USDA to Conduct Educational Workshops on Rural Broadband in Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona
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2/1/2008
NEWS RELEASE
FCC and USDA Launch Web Site Focused on Rural Broadband Opportunities
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