Connect This!

Connect This! offers an irreverent and inside look at broadband tech and policy. Each week features people with direct experience building networks or working on policy to improve broadband access. We talk about current events and focus on a big topic for

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The Finance Edition – Connect This! Episode 14

Posted May 28, 2021 • 01:21:10

On Episode 14 of the Connect This! show co-hosts Christopher and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) are joined by Doug Dawson (President, CCG Consulting) and...

Connect This! Episode 13 – Middle-Mile Challenges and Internet Exchange Points

Posted May 21, 2021 • 01:14:56

On Episode 13 of Connect This!, co-hosts Christopher and Travis Cart (USI Fiber) are joined by Reid Fishler (Senior Director, Hurricane Electric) and...

Options Available to Cities Under the American Rescue Plan Broadband Rules – Episode 12 of Connect This!

Posted May 12, 2021 • 01:01:43

On Episode 12 of Connect This!, hosts Christopher Mitchell and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) are joined by returning guests Doug Dawson (CCG Consulting)...

How Open Access Networks Impact ISPs – Episode 11 of Connect This!

Posted May 7, 2021 • 01:06:37

In Episode 11 of the Connect This! Show, hosts Christopher Mitchell and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) are joined by Kim McKinley (Chief Marketing Officer,...

Preparing for Broadband Funding in the American Rescue Plan- Episode 10 of Connect This!

Posted May 3, 2021 • 01:09:10

On Episode 10 of Connect This!, hosts Christopher Mitchell and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) were joined by Joanne Hovis (President, CTC Energy and Technology)...