Broadband- Tribal Engagement Strategy & Resource Management

Date: 09/19/2023
Start Time: 11:00am
End Time: 12:00pm
Room: Palm 1-3
Track: Tribal Government Technology
Speakers: Boyd Cummings, Andrew Orosco, Margaret Gutierrez, Rob Griffin, Christopher Abel

Every tribe has a unique situation and unique needs when it comes to broadband access and access to high speed internet and dependable communications. Geography, terrain, size of trust land and service area, number of tribal citizens and current telecommunication infrastructure all effect needs. In this session we will focus on the different strategies tribes can employ to meet their unique needs for improving access to communications, internet and dependable digital services. All of these must be part of a sustainable long term strategic initiative.