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The second FCC/USDA Rural Broadband Educational Workshop was held in Saginaw, MI on June 19, 2008. The following presentations were given during the course of the workshop:
Introduction and Overview of Broadband Technologies
James D. Schlichting
Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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Panel I: Broadband Funding Opportunities
This panel discussed 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.
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
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PowerPoint
Panel II: Spectrum Access and Use
This panel 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.
James D. Schlichting
Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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PowerPoint
James Brown
Wireless Telecom Analyst, Mobility Division
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
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PowerPoint
Ronald Repasi
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering & Technology, FCC
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PowerPoint
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.
Scott Zimmer
Air Advantage
Frankenmuth, Michigan
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PowerPoint
John Ogren
SpeedNet, LLC
Saginaw, Michigan
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