About this episode

Brandy Reitter discusses the challenges and strategies for improving broadband access in rural Colorado.

Send us Fan Mail Broadband isn't just about infrastructure; it's about human equity. Sitting down at the Connected America Conference, Colorado Broadband Director Brandy Reitter explains the harsh realities of closing the Digital Divide. From mountain construction challenges and BEAD funding to AI opportunities and workforce shortages, Reitter breaks down exactly what it takes to bring reliable internet to rural Colorado—proving why high-speed access is about much more than just laying ...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Denson

Guest: Brandy Reitter

Topics covered

• broadband
• Digital Divide
• rural communities
• infrastructure
• human equity
• AI opportunities
• workforce shortages

Keywords

• broadband
• Digital Divide
• Colorado
• infrastructure
• AI
• workforce
• rural communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected America Conference

Places: Colorado, rural Colorado

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