Doug Payauys hosts rural broadband networking crash course at RTIME 2025
Jargon-busting workshop will explore key technical concepts and how embracing innovation can enable better boardroom decision-making
- Speakers: Doug Payauys, business development director at Adtran
- Topics: Network technology basics for boards: Understanding key concepts
- When: Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. CT
- Where: RTIME 2025, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio Convention Center, Texas, USA https://www.ntca.org/events-education/rtime
Connecting rural communities in underserved areas to high-quality broadband requires a coalition of stakeholders. Boards overseeing broadband initiatives – whether public utility boards, non-profit boards or governing bodies – often include individuals without a technical background. This makes it challenging to make informed decisions and communicate effectively with rural communities.
In this session aimed at entities involved in the deployment and development of rural broadband infrastructure, Doug Payauys will break down the different technological elements used in broadband networks and explain which hardware and software solutions are best for efficiently and sustainably expanding internet access to benefit underserved and unserved rural populations.