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The third FCC/USDA Rural Broadband Educational Workshop was held in Austin, TX on September 18, 2008. The following presentations were given during the course of the workshop:
Session I: Overview of Broadband Technologies
Chris Moore
Deputy Chief
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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Session II: Spectrum Access and Use
FCC representatives discussed the frequency bands that can be used to provide broadband service, how to access licensed spectrum
through auctions and secondary markets, and the rules for license-exempt spectrum. The panel closed with questions and answers.
Paul Murray
Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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PowerPoint
Matt Nodine
Special Counsel for Media & Public Affairs
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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PowerPoint
Ronald Repasi
Deputy Chief
Office of Engineering & Technology, FCC
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PowerPoint
Session III: Broadband Funding Opportunities
An overview of the USDA's grant and loan programs for broadband service, the Universal Service Fund, the E-RATE Program, and
the Rural Health Care Pilot Program, followed by questions and answers.
Mary Campanola
Outreach Coordinator
USDA Rural Development
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PowerPoint
Thomas Buckley
Senior Deputy Chief
Telecommunications Access Policy Division
Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC
Rural Broadband Success Stories
Note: The presentations below are from companies who have used broadband spectrum in rural areas. The presentations are provided
for informational purposes only. The FCC does not endorse any non-FCC product or service, or the individual company, the type
of spectrum, or the technology used by the company and is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of
the presentation.
Ed Evans
Stelera Wireless
Buddy Vaughan
ENMR Plateau Telecommunications
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PowerPoint
