Project THOR—a collaboration between the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) and multiple Colorado counties—is bringing accessible, affordable, and reliable broadband internet to rural communities in the state. The project connects more than 400 miles of existing public and commercial fiber to bring service to underserved areas.
In this webinar you’ll hear from NWCCOG Executive Director Jon Stavney, NWCCOG Regional Broadband Program Director Nate Walowitz, and Ciena’s State and Local Government Senior Advisor Daniele Loffreda. A few highlights include:
- Lessons learned and best practices for building broadband networks
- Insights on tapping into grants and other funding mechanisms for broadband projects
- Strategies for sustaining broadband networks long term
